Emerald Ash Borer Subject Matter Expert

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Plant Protection and Quarantine, Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), Raleigh, North Carolina, intends to issue a sole source contract using commercial and simplified acquisition procedures with S.E. Lucik Consulting for a subject matter expert consultant for technical and operational support during the implementation of the Emerald Ash Borer regulatory transition. The consultant will function as the public relations liaison to a wide range of stakeholders; provide community outreach and technical communications that will minimize the impact of the refocus of regulatory actions of EAB programs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The proposed contract will be for one year with one option for one additional year, if deemed necessary. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any questions or inquiries must be mailed, emailed or faxed to the Contracting Office. Email: [email protected] FAX: (612) 336 3554.