R -- Notice of intent to negotiate sole source contract

Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Ross and Associates Environmental Consultants, Ltd. For the office of National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Regional Office located in Seattle, WA. Purpose of proposed contract is for facilitation, independent data review of current efforts to track performance and accountability of Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) Program and to consider improvements and additional measures to track progress in Salmon recovery future reporting. Contractor shall provide draft and final findings and recommendations on PCSRF Program performance, accountability and performance measures. Contractor has been identified as the only source who can complete work under proposed contract because of the proven data analysis abilities in the preparation of 2002-2003 PCSRF Report to Congress as well as the recently completed State of Environment Report these projects enabled them to develop relationships with regions and has given them unique insights into data analysis needs and strategic planning requirements of this contract. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.00.