R -- COORDINATION OF RESEARCH OF WESTERN GRAY WHALES OFF SAKHALIN ISLAND, RUSSIA

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. The office of NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center located in La Jolla, CA intends to acquire services for an up-to-date summary report of 2007 research activities on western gray whales summering off Sakhalin Island, Russia. The period of performance is through September 2008. THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR SUPPLIES OR SERVICES FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE SOURCE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302. INTERESTED PERSONS MAY IDENTIFY THEIR INTEREST AND CAPABILITY TO RESPOND TO THE REQUIREMENT OR SUBMIT PROPOSALS. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. HOWEVER, ALL PROPOSALS RECEIVED WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS SYNOPSIS WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THIS IS A SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF LESS THAN $100,000. The known source is Dr. David Weller, La Mesa, CA. Dr. Weller?s primary research focus since 1997 has been centered on the biology, behavior, and conservation of the endangered gray whales summer feeding ground in Russia. Dr. Weller?s knowledge on how to overcome logistical challenges to gain successful research is needed for this project. He also has collected the most comprehensive and detailed photographic, genetic, and behavioral databases that exist for this population of gray whales and his team has produced over 30 manuscripts and reports. The main goals will be to identify research needs and perform conservation related research directed at evaluating the current population status. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to (206) 527-7115 attention to Mona Ash. ****The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505.