B--2017 OZONE VEGETATION DAMAGE SURVEY

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Contracting and General Services in Falls Church, VA intends to award to Donald D. Davis of 2555 Apple Green Circle, State College, PA, 16803 for evaluation services. The Fish and Wildlife Service previously contracted the evaluation of ozone injury to vegetation within five National Wildlife Refuges. These vegetation surveys were conducted at the following refuges: Brigantine (1993-1996, 2001-2003, and 2016); Cape Romain (1997, 1998 and 2002-2003); Mingo (1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2016); Moosehorn (1998-2000, 2002, 2016); and Seney (1999-2004). In 2016, three additional refuges were surveyed for the first time, in conjunction with Monarch butterfly studies at Neil Smith, Waubay, and the Washita National Wildlife Refuges. An additional refuge, Ouray, was added at the end of the summer survey season, due to concerns by refuge management regarding increasing ozone levels monitored at the refuge. In order to assess the changes across time that have occurred with ozone impacts to vegetation, it is critical that the study methodology be consistent with the original surveys. The proposed contract is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability for this requirement by responding to this announcement. All proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Point of Contact(s): Sarah DeLawder - contact@example.gov