R--Bald Eagle Study Satellite Data Collection

The RDECOM Contracting Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, plans to negotiate a contract exclusively with EA Engineering, Science and Technology for satellite data collection services to support a Bald Eagle Study at Aberdeen Proving Ground. This procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, indicating a sole-source acquisition. The relevant NAICS code for this contract is 541330, with an associated size standard of $4.5 million. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but serves to inform interested parties of the intent to negotiate directly with the identified contractor. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in writing by 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 13, 2010. The government point of contact for this action is Cheryl Gloor, Contracting Specialist, who can be reached via email. The contract solicitation number is W91ZLK10T0479 and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The primary work location is also Aberdeen Proving Ground, emphasizing the localized nature of the project supporting environmental research related to the Bald Eagle population in this military installation.