B--Single Source Solicitation

By way of this notice, and in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13.106-1 (b), the National Park Service, Midwest Archeological Center, announces its intent to award a single source purchase order to Hughes Consulting dba Geochemical Analysis, Bainbridge Island, Washington for analysis to involve the third molar of bison from modern and archeological specimens. Six samples per bison tooth will be extracted for stable carbon and oxygen isotope analysis. Hughes Consulting under the direction of Dr. Susan Hughes specializes in the biogeochemical analysis of herbivore teeth from archeological sites. Because of the highly technical nature of the analyses it is in the government's best interest to use a laboratory and researcher with a demonstrated expertise in the procedures and the research topic. It is anticipated that the resultant project will be a firm fixed price. This notice is NOT a Reqest for Proposal or Request for Quote, therefore NO solicitation documents will be issued. An award is anticipated on or about September 12, 2005.