Evaluating chronic exposure of harlequin ducks

Added: Dec 21, 2012 6:14 pm The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center, has a requirement for field sampling in Prince William Sound, Alaska of Harlequin Ducks injured by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (EVOS) of 1989, and data report to the USGS Alaska Science Center. The Government intends to make a sole source award to Pacific Wildlife Foundation, Vancouver, BC. In accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. The Contractor is uniquely qualified to perform this work; they have been conducting sampling of harlequin ducks in Prince William since 1998 to determine exposure to oil, and this contract will add an additional field sampling component (winter 2013) to his series. A firm fixed price type purchase order for one (1) year is contemplated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 813312, Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organization. This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested contractors may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement by the close date of this announcement. All responses must be in writing via email to the Contracting Officer: jmdavis@usgs.gov. A determination not to continue with this acquisition based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition.