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B--Surveying and Inventory Invasive Plants in Southeast Oregon

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a fixed-price purchase order to conduct a one-year survey and inventory of invasive plants within the Sheldon and Hart Mountain Antelope Wildlife Refuges located in southeast Oregon and northern Nevada. This acquisition is awarded under a sole-source justification, invoking specific provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation related to other than full and open competition, due to the specialized knowledge required about invasive plants in this particular region. The Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA), a non-profit organization with extensive regional expertise in biological studies and invasive species management, is identified as the sole capable entity to perform this work. ONDA’s experience and close collaboration with public land management agencies make it uniquely qualified, and their modest overhead costs contribute to the government’s interest in maintaining project continuity through a sole-source award. This procurement is not open for competitive quotes; however, the government invites other interested organizations to submit written statements demonstrating their capabilities and qualifications by the specified deadline. The decision on whether to proceed with competitive procurement rests solely with the government based on the information received. All correspondence, including questions and capability statements, must be submitted via email within the designated timeframe, and the contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System code 813312. The contract supports conservation efforts in the high desert ecosystem, reinforcing the importance of controlling invasive species to protect wildlife habitat in the designated refuges.

General Info

One-year survey of invasive plants at two wildlife refuges awarded sole-source to ONDA.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Fws Headquarters

NAICS

813312 - Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

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Timeline

PostedSep 16

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fws Headquarters

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OfficeFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22041, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Fws Headquarters

Office AddressFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22041, USA

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Full Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to award a fixed-price purchase order under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Competition and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This acquisition is required to support the Sheldon and Hart Mtn. Antelope Wildlife Refuges in southeast Oregon and northern Nevada. This acquisition requires a one-year performance to survey and inventory invasive plants in designated areas of the refuges. The work to be conducted requires a special knowledge of invasive plants found in this region. Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) is a non-profit organization that works with public land management agencies and private landowners in southeast Oregon to assist with the protection and restoration of Oregons high desert ecosystem. The ONDA has a specific interest in the greater Hart-Sheldon conservation area of southeastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Through their work, the ONDA has developed a comprehensive biological expertise in the region with staff having a special knowledge of invasive plants and safety protocols to work safely in remote areas. The ONDA only requires a small overhead amount. This sole source award will provide project continuity. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Any information received will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on the information received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any other interested organizations must submit a written statement of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement to as soon as possible, but no later than 12:00 p.m. pacific daylight time on September 19, 2012. Email statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to contact@example.gov

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