R--Logistical Services in Support of Polar Bear Field Research

Notice of Intent This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to negotiate a purchase order with UIC Science, LLC, Barrow, Alaska for logistical services in support of polar bear field research as described in the attached Statement of Work. Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. UIC Science, LLC is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who can fulfill all the lodging and non-lodging requirements in the Statement of Work. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code for this action is 561210, Facilities Support Services. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to [email protected] and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 19 February 2021 at 1700 ET. Responses submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered. Statement of Work is Attached.