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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced its intention to award a single source contract for genetic analysis services related to black bears in Florida. The contract, identified under solicitation number AD-08008 and posted on February 17, 2024, is not a solicitation for bids but a public notice of an agency decision to proceed with a sole source purchase pursuant to Florida Statutes 287.057. The selected vendor, Wildlife Genetics International, possesses specialized expertise in genotyping hair samples, enabling the identification of individual bears, assessment of genetic diversity, and detection of immigration between subpopulations. This vendor was chosen due to their unique capability to work with the extensive genetic data accumulated over 25 years, ensuring continuity and consistency in the research. The contract is valued at approximately $300,000, with the response deadline set for March 19, 2024. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services, and is managed by the State and Local Government (SLED) organization type. The primary point of contact for this procurement is an individual with the email [email hidden] and phone number [phone hidden]. The notice emphasizes that this is not a solicitation for competitive bids and warns that failure to file a protest within 72 hours of the notice’s posting will result in waiver of any legal proceedings under Chapter 120, Florida Statutes. Further details and updates can be accessed through the provided vendor link.