Research Analyst - Tropical Montane Disturbance and Land-atmospheric Interactions.

THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Under the authority of FAR 13.106, the USDA FS International Institute of Tropical Forestry intends to award, on a sole source basis, a Firm Fixed Purchase Order (PO).

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under statutory authority in accordance with both 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1 (b)(1)(i), set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The anticipated period of performance will be from on or about 08 Jun 20 to 07 Jun 21. Market research was performed and shown to support the sole source determination. See attached sole source justification regarding additional information for this determination. This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries on this action can be submitted in writing via e-mail to Amelia Davila, Contracting Officer, amelia.davila@usda.gov no later than 29 May 2020 at 2:00PM AST. All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.

Contract type will be a Firm Fixed Price for a period of performance of one year. NAICS Code is 541715. Award will be made on or about 08 Jun 2020

Notice of Intent to Sole Source