Collection of Biological Dragonfly Samples

Notice of Intent


This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to negotiate a purchase order with Appalachian Mountain Club, Charlestown Massachusetts for the collection of biological dragonfly samples as described in the attached Statement of Work.

Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Appalachian Mountain Club is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who has the environmental justice design of sampling and necessary data collection to conduct this highly specialized work.

The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.

The NAICS code for this action is 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.

Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to nlushenko@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 30 August 2021 at 1700 Eastern Time.

Statement of Work is Attached.