This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for Science in the Monument Kiosk. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a United States Federal agency dedicated to understanding and predicting changes in the Earth's environment and to conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet Unites States economic, social, and environmental needs. NOAA is the steward of national coastal and marine environments. In coordination with federal, state, local, tribal and international authorities, NOAA manages the use of these environments, regulating fisheries and marine sanctuaries as well as protecting threatened and endangered marine species.

The Office of National Marine Sanctuary Program (ONMS), established in 1972 by the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA) and administered by NOAA, protects a network of 13 special marine and freshwater areas. The goal of the NMSA is to set aside and manage areas for resource protection, research, enhanced public education, and compatible public and private uses. Management activities for each sanctuary are detailed in site-specific management plans which outline regulatory goals, describe boundaries, and identify staffing and budget needs, set priorities and performance measures for resource protection, research, and education programs.

In 2001, NOAA initiated a process to consider designating the waters surrounding the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands (NWHI) as a National Marine Sanctuary. On June 15, 2006, George Bush established the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (Monument) by Proclamation 8031 to ensure the comprehensive, strong, and lasting protection of the coral reef ecosystem and related marine resources and species of the region. These waters contain a large portion of all coral reefs found in the United States' jurisdiction and support more than 7,000 marine species, of which one quarter are unique to the Hawaiian Islands chain. The 1200-mile stretch of remote islands, atolls and reefs, is also the most remote archipelago in the world.

At a time when ocean resources around the world are in major decline, the designation of the Monument enabled nearly 140,000 square miles of the region to receive the highest form of marine environmental protection in the United States, creating the largest protected marine area in the world.

Project Description
Mokupapapa Center's primary goal is to educate the public on the natural and cultural resources within the Monument, and the importance of protecting this fragile ecosystem. In operation for five years, this facility has proven invaluable in bridging the distant monument to the island of Hawaii by reaching approximately 60,000 people each year. Outreach efforts focus on a variety of topics within the Monument, including ecosystem dynamics, human impacts, cultural importance, and geology. One area of value that is not yet highlighted as thoroughly as it could is the current research taking place each summer on research vessels, in laboratories throughout the state, and other new developments in our attempts to better understand Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

This newly proposed kiosk exhibit for Mokupapapa Discovery Center will bring together the current research taking place in the NWHI. It will be an interactive display that will allow visitors to view a variety of topics such as survey data, albatross foraging patterns, and the latest research findings. Information on current research cruises will also be accessible, helping visitors to learn about the goals of each cruise whether that be biological, ecosystem mapping, archeological on both land and in the water, and read updates written on the ship. They will be able to learn more about the work being done through the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB), such as their apex predator studies and coral research, to better understand the relationship between the Main Hawaiian islands and the Monument. They will also be able to learn more about the National Marine Sanctuaries throughout the United States, and efforts connecting multiple sites such as albatross tracking and ocean currents. There will be a great deal of information available through the kiosk, and so easy navigation through the information will be vital.
Scope of Work
Designing, programming, producing and installing a freestanding interactive video kiosk that can be easily updated and will connect to at least two external websites. Information to be included:
Internet access to current research cruise updates & Papahanaumokuakea.gov, including biological, geological and cultural cruises
Internet access to Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Research pages
Oikonos albatross tracking maps & visuals
Office of National Marine Sanctuaries overview video
NOAA sea level change maps & visuals
Pacific Ocean currents maps & visuals
Video clips & photos from past NWHI research
Other pages to be defined

Kiosk Enclosure:
Custom 6061 aluminum kiosk pedestal and equipment enclosure with the following A/V equipment:
32" LCD Screen w/ integrated speakers (Samsung Syncmaster 320P)
Macintosh Mini w/ Duo-core processor
Macromedia Flash Player
2.25" Roller track ball and push button (HAPP Controls PN. 56-5500-16)

Interactive Programming:
An estimated 50 pages of interactive material, communication
interface with (2) external web sites and integrated video features.
(Video footage, illustrations and photo images provided by customer)

Installation of exhibit at Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Hilo, HI

Deliverables

1. 1st meeting on project
2. 1st Report: Proposed exhibit design
3. Meeting with all stakeholders about proposed plans
4. Exhibit design plans finalized
5. 2nd report: Revised exhibit design plan
6. Final text/content programmed for Kiosk
7. Installation Kiosk
8. Final report due

Timeline
September 2008 1st meeting on project
November 2008 1st Report: Proposed exhibit design
November 2008 Meeting with all stakeholders about proposed plans
January 2009 kiosk design plans finalized
February 2009 2nd report: Revised kiosk design plan
February 2009 Programming begins
July 2009 Installation Kiosk
August 2009 Final report due

Inspection and Acceptance
Before starting work on any given task under this contract, the contractor will submit a brief plan (including estimated labor, costs and timetable) to make sure that any changes that need to be made from the original contract proposal are agreed upon and clear to all parties. Upon completion of a task, one original and two copies of all invoices shall be submitted to the Contracting Representative (see below). Invoices should have a unique invoice number, contract number, and provide a detailed breakdown of the money spent and work completed.

The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) and Contracting Representative (COR) will perform final review and acceptance of all work. All deliverables will be submitted electronically and as a hardcopy to the COR. Upon satisfactory completion of deliverables (according to the timetable as described herein), invoices will be submitted to Moani Pai, Administrative Officer, and approved by Allen Tom(COTR), designated as the responsible party to oversee this contract, at the address listed below:

Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR):
Moani Pai
Administrative Officer
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
6600 Kalaniana'ole Hwy.
Suite 300
Honolulu, HI 96825
808.397.2660

Task Monitor
The government task monitor will be:
Linda Schubert, Discovery Center Manager
Mokupapapa Discovery Center
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument
308 Kamehameha Ave., Suite 203
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-8181

Period of Performance
September 2008 Discussions / meetings
December 2008 Fabrication of Kiosk
February 2009 Programming
July 2009 Installation

Place of Performance
Contractors will provide their own office space.
Travel Requirements
The Contractor and their staff will make their own travel arrangements and also pay for their own travel costs in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. No invitational travel orders will be issued to the Contractor or their staff. Some travel may be required to conduct the contract tasks.

More Information
For more information about the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, visit papahanaumokuakea.gov

Proposal Evaluation Criteria
The contractor must demonstrate professional expertise in conducting similar types of data needs assessments as well as a successful track record of producing reports that have well served past clientele. Contractors should submit a resume which summarizes their skill and qualifications, work samples that demonstrate their creative and technical proficiency, and a work proposal that lays out a recommended strategy.

Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of creativity, professional competency and effectiveness of past work serving clients as indicated in the quality evident in sample works submitted and distribution strategy proposed. Proposals will also be judged according to the best value offered for the scope of work described wherein experience, skill, quality of work and the ability to meet tight deadlines may be given more weight than price.

Interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to 206-526-6025 or email (melvin.n.fondue@noaa.gov) . This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.

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