20--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Contracting and General Services in Bloomington, Minnesota, plans to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to ETS Electrofishing, LLC, located in Verona, Wisconsin. This intended award is being made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement when only one source is available. The notice serves to inform interested parties but is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. The agency is willing to consider any information received by the specified deadline of August 30, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. CDT. The contract is identified by solicitation number F14PS01186 and relates to activities under NAICS code 335999. The contracting office is located within the Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, Department of the Interior, based in Falls Church, Virginia. All inquiries about this sole source announcement are directed to Becky Clearwater, Contracting Specialist, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Questions must be submitted in writing via email or fax by the deadline provided. This announcement is intended to provide transparency regarding the procurement process and ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations.