B--B--Storage and Processing of Wildlife Materials (Waterfowl Parts)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a contractor to provide storage and processing services for materials collected through the annual Waterfowl Parts Survey. The contractor must supply and maintain at least 575 cubic feet of storage space kept at a temperature well below freezing. The contract is intended to be awarded to Southern Illinois University, Cooperative Wildlife Research Laboratory, under a sole-source justification in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. The performance period includes a base year and four option years, spanning from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2007. Due to the funding level, the contract is anticipated to be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures. This solicitation is not a request for quotations, but any responses received by the deadline will be reviewed by the Government. Ultimately, the decision to competitively procure or proceed with the sole-source award lies solely with the Government based on its needs. The contract relates to the Department of the Interior and is managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters located in Falls Church, Virginia. The services will support the management and analysis of waterfowl survey data materials critical for wildlife research and conservation efforts.