A--Ethnographic Study

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho State Office intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for the Shoshone Paiute Ethnographic Study for the China Mountain Wind Energy Project. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirement is Walker Research Group, Ltd. Walker Research Group, Ltd. has developed the trust and respect of the Shoshone Paiute Tribes that is critical for conducting the type of field research needed. The confidential information collected over the years by Walker Research Group cannot be acquired by other ethnographers within the required timeframes. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimate price is $75,000.00. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting officer referencing action item L10PS02271. However, they must provide supporting evidence they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by April 8, 2010, a Purchase Order will be placed with Walker Research Group, Ltd. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Janice Haener at 208-373-3911 or faxed to 208-373-3915.