R -- Sole Source Acquisition for Computer Data Services.

The contract involves a sole source acquisition with the Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center at Oregon State University for computer data services related to endangered, threatened, and sensitive plant and animal species within the State of Oregon. The Center, under the Oregon State University Institute for Natural Resources, manages critical information on these species for various State and Federal agencies. The services to be provided include managing species data, compiling lists of eligible non-vascular and vascular plants according to Forest Service criteria, documenting rankings and suspected status, and creating detailed species fact sheets for selected non-vascular plants and invertebrates. No solicitation will be issued for this procurement, underscoring its nature as a sole source contract. The acquisition is managed by the Mount Hood National Forest office under the Department of Agriculture, with Lois K. Tate serving as the contracting officer and primary point of contact. Interested parties seeking more information can reach out directly to Ms. Tate via the provided email or phone number. The contract supports data management efforts crucial for environmental conservation and regulatory compliance within Oregon.