| The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain the services of qualified and experienced professionals to assist AIDEA in addressing the critical permitting, regulatory, operational, and technical requirements to support a phased, multi-year 3D seismic acquisition program within Section 1002 of ANWR. This work involves pre-development permitting services in support of a multi-year seismic acquisition program focused on the Coastal Plain region of the Section 1002 Area within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). These services are essential to ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations and to enable responsible exploration activities through careful planning, data collection, and coordination with key stakeholders. The lease stipulations (STIPS) include a long list of required operating procedures (ROPS) that incorporate extensive pre-planning and authorizations prior to any operations. These also include protections for wildlife, subsistence access, and the required coordination with Alaska’s native communities on subsistence use. |