Characterization of Microhabitat Association of Fish Assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE, AND THERE IS NO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS NOTICE. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, intends to award on a sole source basis one cooperative agreement each to Louisiana State University (LSU) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) to support proposed work titled: Characterization of Microhabitat Association of Fish Assemblages in the Pearl and Bogue Chitto Rivers. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505DM2, paragraph 2.14 (B) (2) is solely within the discretion of the Government. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Nijua Heard (404) 679-4146 or by email at [email protected]