87--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SS, NATIVE PLNT SEED, KERN NWR

Notice of Intent for award of sole source for Native Plant Seeds for Kern NWR, Delano, CA. Description: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL The FSC Code is 8730, the NAICS Code is 113210 and the size standard is $11M. Notice of Intent for Award: The US Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source requirement to S&S Seeds to provide various bulk seeds to Kern NWR, Delano, CA. S&S Seeds has been determined to be the only local firm that can provide the needed variety of bulk native seeds: Valley saltbush (Atriplex polycarpa), Spiny saltbush (Atriplex spinifera), Qualibush (Atriplex lentiformes), Bladderpod (Isomeris arborea), Alkali heath (Frankenia salina), Alkali heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum), Alkali sacaton (Sporobolus airoides), Iodinebush (Allenrolfia occidentalis), Alkali goldenbush (Isocoma acradenia). A local supplier to Delano, CA is required to ensure that non native plants are introduced to the land. If you are an interested firm and disagree with the Sole Source reasoning, you may submit a statement of capability and counter arguments. Responses are due No Later Than 10:00 AM (Pacific Time) on 30 JUL 2019. Questions may be addressed to Robert Sung, Contracting Officer, PH: 503-872-2825, E-Mail: [email protected]