NOI Ocean Connectors.docx

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to make a Single Source award to Ocean Connectors.

This is a project that will teach students in National City about the native San Diego coastal habitat and the migratory birds that utilize San Diego Bay. Students will participate in a knowledge exchange with students in Mexico sharing information about migratory marine life. The award will be made to Ocean Connectors because of their past involvement, expertise and successful completion of past projects.

As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14), (4) Unique Qualifications, USFWS San Diego NWR Complex Office provides notice of its intent to make a single-source award in the amount of $ 25,000. NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

No Substantial involvement on the part of the Service is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded for this project. The Service intends to work with Ocean Connectors to collaborate on data collection activities and provide feedback to ensure objectives are met. The award of contracts, modifications, or change orders and performance of all work on projects shall be exclusively within the control of the Government.

This notice is being submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.