B--Notice of intent to award a sole source contract for database development to document surface disturbance, restoration treatments and monitoring of future habitat restoration projects.

The National Park Service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area plans to award a sole source contract to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Office of Sponsored Programs, through the Harry Reid Center, for the development of a comprehensive database to document surface disturbance, restoration treatments, and monitoring of upcoming habitat restoration projects. The contract encompasses several key functions including data collection, verification, integration, analysis, reporting, distribution, archiving, and security. Importantly, this database will also incorporate historical restoration data to provide a more complete resource for restoration efforts. Training and documentation will be provided to restoration staff to ensure effective use of the system's components. This contract falls under the NAICS code 611310 with a corresponding size standard of $6.5 million. Although this notice signals an intent to award a sole source contract rather than a competitive solicitation, interested parties were given the opportunity to express their interest or submit proposals by March 7, 2008. The contact person for this procurement is Judith C. Couch, who can be reached via email for further information. The contract will support improved management and documentation capabilities for surface disturbance and restoration monitoring within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.