Membership in the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with The Nature Conservancy, 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 100, Arlington, VA, in accordance with FAR 13.106-(1)(b) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Purchase of Quantity (1) Full Membership and Quantity (1) Half Membership in the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium is planned. Membership will enable USGS employees to have access to on-site facilities on the atoll to conduct research and monitoring for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and other consortium members for the restoration and preservation of Palmyra Atoll natural resources. It provides opportunities for field research and includes meeting attendance, and access to data and facilities. Other interested concerns having the abilities to furnish this or compatible membership benefits to the Palmyra Atoll may submit a capabilities statement to the Contracting Officer no later than the closing date of this announcement at 17:00 EST. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. As required by FAR 5.101(a)(1), the forthcoming Request for Quote (G15PS00103) will be made available through the GPE on or about 01/02/2015, whether or not competitive opportunities have been identified. All responses must be in writing by email to [email protected]. Contracting POC: Charlan Cabalsi, Contracting Officer [email protected]