76 -- Macrofungi Publication

Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole source contract with West Virginia University Press of Morgantown, West Virginia. This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures with an estimated value of less than $35,000. The U.S. Forest Service has been working with the West Virginia University Press on developing a fungi identification publication entitled: Macrofungi Association with Oaks of Eastern North America, which is of regional and local interest. This contract will be for West Virginia University Press to provide 2000 copies of this publication to the U.S. Forest Service. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Therefore, no solicitation documents will be issued. Award is anticipated on or about August 22, 2007