B--Monitoring of Invasive Wildlife/Animal Species

Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Fish & Wildlife Service (Southeast Region) in Atlanta, Georgia 30345 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a sole source contract order for implementation of field surveys to monitor the long-term response of native and endemic wildlife species; planning and implementation of field surveys to detect and remove remaining monkeys; development and implementation of a Biosecurity Plan; and confirm presence of invasive animal species and assess feasibility of invasive species removal to Island Conservation/University of California, 100 Schaffer Road, Santa Cruz, California 95060. Authority cited: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source reasonably available that will satisfy Agency requirements. The proposed action will result in a non-commercial firm fixed price purchase. The NAICS code is 813312. The work requirement is located at Caribbean Island National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 510/Road 301, km 5.1, Boqueron, Puerto Rico 00622 THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all quotes/offers received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis/special notice will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and unique capabilities to respond to this requirement or submit their quote/offer. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in successive years. Facsimile submissions and oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Written responses shall provide evidence that the offeror can provide all of the requirements. Responses must be received no later than 5 April 2013, 10:00 am, Eastern Time. Point of contact for this requirement is contact@example.gov.