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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SINGLE SOURCE

Captive Propagation of the Pacific Pocket Mouse

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to make a Single Source award to San Diego Zoological Society for the collection of data.

This is a collaborative study which continues the multi-faceted program that requires continual coordination and interaction with the Service. The award will be made to San Diego Zoological Society because of their past involvement and expertise.

As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of the Interior guidance (505 DM 2.14), (4) Unique Qualifications, USFWS Carlsbad Office provides notice of its intent to make a single-source award in the amount of $ 185973.00. NO COMPETITION IS EXPECTED, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

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 jointly with SDZ 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.