Best Available Science Review Request for Information (RFI) Tender, USA - 122850139

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Best Available Science Review Request for Information (RFI)

Deadline: 30 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 122850139

Document Ref. No.: 20341825N00001

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to find capable vendors to support the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC), capable of providing for ecosystem restoration-based science support services, including the review and assessment of whether RESTORE Act Council-Selected Restoration Component and Spill Impact Component applications for natural resource protection and restoration projects are reasonably based on best available science.

VENDORS MUST REVIEW THE ENTIRE REQUIREMENT AND SHALL ONLY RESPOND IF FULLY CAPABLE OF SATISFYING ALL ASPECTS OF THE REQUIREMENT.

This is an RFI for market research purposes, and not a solicitation.

I. SCOPE

The objective of this requirement is for contractual services for science reviews on an as needed basis. The contractor is required to utilize subject matter experts from nonprofits, Gulf centers of excellence, and academia to independently review and assess whether Council-Selected Restoration Component and Spill Impact Component applications for ecosystem and economic restoration projects and programs proposed in the future are reasonably based on best available science. The contractor shall in no way modify the assessments or put pressure on the reviewers that could compromise the quality of the review.

The main function of the contractor will be to help select reviewers, provide standardized context and guidance to reviewers, and administer funds to compensate the reviewers; it is preferred that few, if any, reviews be done by contractor staff. The use of “best available science” for these types of projects is required by the RESTORE Act and is defined by the Act as:

“…science that—

maximizes the quality, objectivity, and integrity of information, including statistical information; uses peer-reviewed and publicly available data; and (C) clearly documents and communicates risks and uncertainties in the scientific basis for such projects”

The assessment must...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 20341825N00001
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : TREASURY, DEPARTMENT OF THE
Sub-tier : BUREAU OF THE FISCAL SERVICE
Office: ARC DIV PROC SVCS - GULF COAST
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 16, 2025 09:13 am EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 30, 2025 10:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 14, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: R410 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT
NAICS Code: 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance: New Orleans, LA 70130 USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

20341825N00001-Request-for-Information.pdf