The U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, is conducting a sources sought notice to locate analyst manpower to assist with the Aviation Environmental Design Tool (AEDT) data analysis and fuel consumption model development. The AEDT computer tool is a robust, new, comprehensive suite of aviation environmental analysis tools and methodologies intended to provide functionality not available in existing analytical tools, such as assessment of interdependences between aviation-related noise and emissions and analysis of the costs and benefits of proposed actions. The long-term goal of AEDT development is to provide a seamless, comprehensive set of tools to address all aspects of noise and emissions. This effort will require significant levels of data analysis, model development and information exchange performed by proven analysts in the field of aviation noise and emissions modeling. The Volpe Center is also developing fuel consumption models for turboprop and piston fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters commonly operated both in the United States and in high-density traffic areas, such as Europe. These models will work within the AEDT modeling system. Data to be used by the new turboprop, piston, and helicopter fuel consumption models for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft operating as air tour aircraft will be development and validated. The main objectives are to provide the FAA and the Volpe Center with significant analyst manpower for the purpose of AEDT data analysis and AEDT and fuel consumption model development; and flexibly take on data analysis and model development assignments and provide a written report on the findings in a timely manner. Period of Performance - All work will be completed by April 30, 2010. All capability information shall include: Contract number; Customer (Government agency, private industry); Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) name, telephone and fax numbers; contract value and type of contract; period of performance; and description of product/services. Information provided should be detailed in the area(s) above so the Government can assess the ability of the company to provide the described services in each of the work areas described. All of the information sought should be conveyed in no more than eight pages. Page size is set at 8 X 11 and text should be doubled spaced. Each response must reference the Sources Sought title. Interested parties must respond to this announcement in writing within 15 days of publication. Telephonic requests will not be honored. All responses must be sent to Karen Marino, Contracting Officer, RVP-32, United States Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, 55 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142. Email responses are also acceptable (email:
[email protected]). THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, and is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and possible issuance of a Request for Proposal including the use of any non-profit organization or small business programs. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of response to this Special Notice. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids and proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, no solicitation regarding this announcement is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Fedbizopps. Please be aware that all information submitted in response to this request, whether written, oral, electronic, graphic, or any other medium, is considered public information under the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender. For information about the Volpe Center refer to the Volpe Center website at http://www.volpe.dot.gov