B -- Upgrades to the Fire Potential Section of the Fuels Characteristic

Upgrades to the Fire Potential Section of the Fuels Characteristic Classification System (FCCS). The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Wildland Fire Sciences Laboratory, Fire & Environmental Research Applications (FERA), is soliciting prospective contractors for technical assistance to: (1) revise draft manuscript for publication; (2) provide revised equations and logic behind the surface fire behavior potentials for FCCS 1.1; (3) write a manuscript comparing the surface fire behavior potentials in FCCS with equations developed by Rothermel and Frandsen; (4) write a report on possible international applications of FCCS; and (5) conduct presentations on FCCS to scientific and management clients. All tasks are to be completed by August 31, 2007. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541690, with a Size Standard of $6.5 million. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set-aside for small business. The estimated issue date for the solicitation is March 22, 2006. Prospective contractors and subcontractors are requested to self-register below to receive notification of any postings concerning this project. The solicitation, and any amendments, will be made available at this Internet site. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the Forest Service. For technical information contact David Peterson, FERA Team Leader, at 206-732-7812.Miley Sutherland, Contracting Officer, phone 360-956-2471, fax 360-956-2277. Email your questions to [email protected]