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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract Big Sandy Sage Crouse Credits

Justification of Other than Full and Open Competition Authority:

41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services

Product Service Code:

7690 Miscellaneous Printed matter

NAICS Codes:

813312 Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations

Contract Award Date:

Estimated March 15,2021

Solicitation Number: 140R4021Q0023

Synopsis:

***NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE***

The Bureau of Reclamation, in partnership with the State of Wyoming, is enlarging Big Sandy Reservoir. Environmental needs identified through the NEPA process for the Big Sandy Enlargement Project require the purchase of Sage Grouse Credit Certificate to mitigate impacts to Sage Grouse habitat. This requirement can be met through the purchase of a certificate of 10 credits in the Habitat Bank in the state of Wyoming. The specific objective of the Bank is to preserve and maintain existing habitats for Greater Sage Grouse in perpetuity, by minimizing direct and indirect threats to the species. This certificate is purchased and recorded prior to any ground disturbing activities in Sage Grouse habitat.

It is the intent of the Government to sole source this requirement.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes or proposals.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The contract specialist for this solicitation is Russell Oaks phone number 801-524-3691, email: rdoaks@usbr.gov