Nonpersonal service to conduct experiment to measure and explain rate of decomposition of benthic flocculent organic matter ("floc") from Everglades sloughs.

DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Geological Survey intends to make a non-competitive award to Florida International University in Miami, Florida for the following deliverables to be delivered to Reston, Virginia by September 30, 2009: 1.) Field work to collect samples by 31 December 20102.) Processing of field samples and subsequent chemical or physical analysis by 31 December 20103.) QA/QC of analytical results and entry of data into databases by 28 February 20114.) Transform, analyze, and summarize data by 28 February 2011. There are no options periods for this contract. Florida International University is the only known source for this requirement because it: - Has more than a decade of experience performing research on the characteristics of floc in the Everglades- Has more than a decade of experience successfully conducting field work in the logistically challenging Everglades wetlands- Has the necessary airboats, trucks, and field instrumentation available to support the field work- Has more than a decade of experience conducting the highest quality laboratory measurements of the physical, chemical, and biologic attributes of wetland samples- Has the necessary laboratory QA/QC plans to ensure high quality data- Has the necessary laboratory instrumentation to make high quality measurements of the chemical characteristics of floc as specified in the Statement of Work- Has more than a decade of experience analyzing and interpreting biogeochemical and ecological data from the Everglades. In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). FAX response to 703.648.7367 or email to: [email protected]. The NAICS code is 541620. The anticipated award date of the contract is 9/16/2009. A vendor must be registered at http://www.ccr.gov to be awarded the contract. See Numbered Note 26.