This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor will any award be made as a result of this synopsis. The Department of Interior will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information. In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular Number A-76 dated May 29, 2003, and in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10.001, the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is in the process of conducting Preliminary Planning, which includes market research, for Human Resources services. This FedBizOpps notice is an announcement seeking market information on business/organizations capable of providing the services as described herein. DOI is currently conducting market research to determine whether there are sources possessing the expertise, capabilities, and experience necessary to meet the DOI requirements necessary to provide Human Resources services at the Atlanta, GA regional office of FWS, should there be a competition. This market research will also assist with scoping and grouping of commercial functions, and determining the appropriate North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. We welcome small business sources to respond to this survey. The information requested by this RFI will be used within DOI to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. This notice does NOT constitute an Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is a request for information only and all information received will be for planning purposes only. The Contracting Officer does not intend to award a contract on the basis of your responses. The Government will not reimburse contractors for any cost incurred for their participation in this survey or the use of any such information. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this survey. Respondents should address all, one, or any combination of the service areas in their responses. In addition, the market research will be used to determine the practices of firms engaged in the services defined below. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements may be advantageous. Please provide written responses or Emails only. Responses to this survey are due no later than December 11, 2006 by 4 P.M. EST, to the following address: Mr. Don Calder, US Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 310, Atlanta, Georgia 30345. Contact information: telephone (404) 679-4058/Email:
[email protected]. Survey responses must address how the contractor (and team members or subcontractors) would meet Government requirements. If subcontracting is contemplated, include explanatory information concerning the planned subcontracting arrangement. NOTE: FOR COPIES OF THE INSTRUCTION SHEET AND CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY, PLEASE CONTACT MAURICE HOLMES AT (404) 679-7075; or EMAIL:
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