Foreign Animal Disease Subject Matter Expert

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/Wildlife Services, National Feral Swine Damage Management Program in Ft Collins, CO intends to award a sole source, three year contract to Dr. Peter J Fernandez/DUNS: 080491562/ CAGE Code: 7S3X0 to be a Foreign Animal Disease Subject Matter Expert needed to assist the program with feral swine disease related issues. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1The statutory authority is 41 U.S.C. 253( c )(1) The property or services needed are available from only one responsible qualified source at this time and no other type of property or services will satisfy these needs. Dr. Peter J Fernandez is the only candidate for this position possessing all the qualifications and who is also fluent in Spanish, which is a mandatory qualification for this position The Subject Matter Expert would need to meet specified criteria to benefit the program. These criteria would include: 1. Experience working with universities and non-government organizations, such as the Farm Bureau and Pork Board 2. Experience conducting international activities and working with foreign governmental agencies 3. Credibility and existing contacts within governmental agencies and private organizations addressing foreign animal disease surveillance and response plans to protect agriculture 4. Detailed knowledge of national feral swine disease issues 5. Adequate familiarity with requirements and issues associated with foreign animal disease investigations to appreciate cooperators needs and expectations 6. Work experience on Plum Island Disease Center located in Orient, NY 7. Extensive knowledge and expertise in epidemiology, virology, and transboundary animal diseases. 8. Must be fluent in Spanish and possess a current passport, 9. Help coordinate an international conference with both Canada and Mexico relative to feral swine 10. Translate results and facilitate relationships with international collaborators - many of which are in Spain as they work with wild boar Place of Performance The contractor shall provide appropriate office accommodations, vehicle, and necessary equipment to conduct electronic correspondence, including at a minimum, computer and cellular telephone. In addition, travel throughout the United States and possibly Canada and Mexico is required. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if an individual believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish credentials listed to the Contracting Officer listed on this notice by 4:00pm. Mountain Time (MT) on or before the closing date of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541940 Veterinary Services, and the Small business size standard is $7.5Mil. Responses received after the response date or without the required information will be deemed nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. Capability statements may be sent to: Carol Dingess, Contracting Officer , USDA-APHIS-MRPBS, AAMD Procurement Branch, 2150 Centre Avenue Building B MS (2E20) Fort Collins , CO 80526, or via email @ Carol.Dingess@aphis.usda.gov or fax @ 970-472-1897.