99--Remove a scientific feature, a set of well logging calibration silos, from the Denver Federal Center property. For more information contact Marshall Fischer, 303-236-9338; email [email protected].

The United States Geological Survey's (USGS) Central Regional Resources Office manages facilities and is responsible for the Bureau's overall environmental compliance. USGS is required to remove a scientific feature, a set of well logging calibration silos, from the Denver Federal Center property to allow for the transfer of title of such property as necessary for the Denver Regional Transportation District to complete its West Corridor Light Rail System. Specially configured rock within the silos with a known geophysical response can be removed and relocated in new calibration units. USGS is proposing to use the Technology Transfer Authority 15 USC 3710 a as amended, to relocate this capability to a new institutional home with the ability to construct or integrate this capability into a silo system that can utilize the granite formations contained in the current silos. A draft Statement of Work outlining the major steps necessary to accomplish the collaborative effort has been prepared and is attached to this notice. USGS estimates that a partner or partners will need to provide funds and or services with an estimated value of $250,000 to $300,000. This is not a procurement; the partner in a Technology Transfer effort contributes funds, equipment and /or in-kind services to the research effort. For more information on the science effort contact Marshall Fischer, 303-236-9338; email [email protected]. For information on Technology Transfer mechanisms contact Julia M. Giller, Technology Transfer Office, (352) 399-2133 or [email protected]. Contracting Office Address: U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, MANAGEMENT SERVICES BRANCH, P.O. BOX 25046, MS 205, DENVER, CO 80225 Appendix A \ Illustrative Statement of Work 1. Plan, design and construct a geophysical tool calibration facility which incorporates the granite material provided by USGS as part of its design and operation at a location identified and under the management control of the Collaborator. 2. Transport granite material from the Denver Federal Center to Collaborator's designated calibration site for installation. The parties recognize that it may be necessary to utilize construction staging areas for interim periods between phased construction of the calibration facilities. 3. Provide a project schedule for identifying benchmarks or milestones related to the completion of the reestablished calibration facility and commencement of its operations as a scientific venture. 4. Provide a calibration facility operations plan which articulates relevant operations information about the facility including, but not limited to:a. Illustrative examples of the anticipated users of the facility as well as illustrative examples of the types of organizations expected to access this resource, b. Anticipated conditions, requirements, restrictions, etc. deemed necessary to safeguard the facility's integrity as a scientific unit and protect the operational environment, and c. Policy and procedure to ensure reasonable and generally open access to qualified users of the calibration facilities. USGS recognizes that facility user fees may be necessary to provide for the sustained operations of the facility. However, the Bureau anticipates that fee decisions will fully consider the opportunity to maximize the scientific benefits of this facility and consequently provide, as might be necessary, reduced fees for small businesses, government entities, and non profit organizations. As indicated in the text of the Agreement, for two years following the date of execution of this Agreement, no fees will be assessed for US Government Agencies or Departments to access the reestablished calibration facility.