R--FWS - Manatee Accessibility

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The FWC is the only known contractor for these services who possesses the necessary expertise on the ecology of Florida manatee usage of Everglades canals and structures. The FWC is also the only contractor who will be able to provide the required analysis and reporting with a level of scientific certainty within the available time. A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) as implemented by 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. THIS IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NOR A SOLICITATION OF OFFERS. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to the facsimile number stated herein, Attn: Janice McNeill. Responses to this notice must be received by September 13, 2004. If no responses are received, an award will be made to FWC. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code and telephone number and facsmile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to (404) 379-4057 or Emailed to [email protected].