99--Australian Pine Removal

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to award a noncompetitive contract to Ronald W. Klebart, Inc. for the removal of Australian pines. This decision follows a determination not to compete the contract based on legal provisions in 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and corresponding Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. The procurement is classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, emphasizing the effort to support small business participation. The agency has provided a notice for any inquiries or concerns, which must be submitted in writing by January 9, 2007, to ensure consideration before the contract award. This contract involves clearing Australian pines, an environmental management task, and the award will occur if no alternative responses are received by the stated deadline. Interested parties were instructed to submit their information through fax or email only, as telephone inquiries are not accepted. The contracting office is located at the Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, operating under the Department of the Interior. This effort exemplifies a focused, justified acquisition aiming to quickly and efficiently address a specific environmental control requirement.