Notice of Intent to Sole Source

Added: Aug 18, 2015 3:08 pm The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Contracting and General Services Division located in Bloomington, MN intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order under authority of FAR 6.302-1, Other than Full and Open Competition procedures and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures to Jennifer Herner-Thogmartin, Onalaska, WI. This requirement is for the continued technical support for the National Wildlife Refuge System's Regional Natural Resource and Conservation Planning Division task associated with habitat management and inventory and monitoring program planning. Ms. Herner-Thogmartin has prior experience as technical support for Biology in the Service¿s Midwest Region, proficiency with the Planning and Review of Inventory and Monitoring database ranking tool combined with in depth knowledge of the subject areas of wildlife biology and plant ecology. She possesses the experience necessary for implementing plant and animal population studies in the field and has important skills in conservation planning, writing and statistical analysis as well as experience working within the guidelines of the Service¿s revised Inventory and Monitoring Policy. Ms. Herner-Thogmartin experience with and knowledge of Service policies along with her ability to provide timely, cost effective service that will allow the Service to meet and exceed timelines for planning set by the Natural Resource Program Center will save the Service money and time. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541620. The size standard is $14.0 Million. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however parties with expressed interest and capability are encouraged to respond. This notice is for informational purposes only. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.