Eagle analysis

Special Notice Sole Source The USGS, BRD, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID, in accordancce with FAR 6.302-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Aquila Environmental of Fairbanks, AK. Only Aquila possesses tissue samples from golden eagles needed for this study. Aquila also has historical banding, recapture, and radio tracking data that must be used for the analysis of landscape associations and risk associations. This procurement is a sole source requirement and is not a solicitation or a request for competitive proposal. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1700 on September 7. 2010 by sending an e-mail to [email protected]. Hhowever, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future proposes. Contracting Office Address: USGS, Western Region, 3020 State University Drive, Suite 2002, Sacramento, CA 95819