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B--CAPTIVE REARING BUTTERFLIES OREGON COAST NWRC:

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F15PS01149Federal

Submission Closed08/31/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting a market survey to identify qualified sources capable of the captive rearing of Oregon silverspot butterflies. The primary objective is to secure a contractor with extensive experience in invertebrate husbandry to care for larvae and pupae for the purpose of establishing a new population at the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge in 2017. This is a sources sought synopsis intended for planning purposes and is not a formal request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract. Prospective contractors must demonstrate specialized expertise in successful butterfly releases and possess the ability to obtain an Oregon Fish and Wildlife Field Office Recovery Permit as a recognized rearing institution. The government will use the responses to evaluate interested parties' capabilities, location, and socioeconomic status to inform future acquisition decisions for this complex and labor-intensive project.

General Info

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Fws Headquarters

Contract Value

$33,315.62

NAICS

813312 - Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

METRO

Award Issued Date

09/08/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 25

Sources Sought

AwardedSep 8

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/31/2015, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fws Headquarters

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22041, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fws Headquarters

Office AddressFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22041, USA

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Full Description

CAPTIVE REARING BUTTERFLIES OREGON COAST NWRC: This announcement is a Sources Sought Synopsis (market survey). This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The purpose of this sources sought is to determine interested parties, socioeconomic status availability, capabilities, location, capability and availability to rear Oregon silverspot butterflies for release at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge in 2017. The Government intends to use responses to this sources sought synopsis to make an appropriate acquisition decision for this requirements projects. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking sources for the captive-rearing of this threatened butterfly species is complex, labor intensive, and difficult to execute successfully without extensive experience in invertebrate husbandry. Oregon silverspot butterfly larvae and pupae will be cared for by the Contractor captive-rearing program to supply individuals for a release a Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, establishing a new population in 2017. The Contractor must demonstrate their specialized expertise of successful butterfly releases. The contractor must be able to get an Oregon Fish and Wildlife Field Office Recovery Permit as a rearing institution for this federally threatened butterfly. Technical inquiries may be directed to Anne Walker +1 (555) 000-0000 ext 239. Contracting inquiries may be directed to Cheryl Mockford at telephone number +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email to contact@example.gov. No further notice will be posted on Fedbizopps.