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This is a notice of intent to award sole source to Lewis Environmental Consulting, LLC.; 3967 Browns Grove Rd., Murray, KY 42071-8151under the authority10 USC 2304(c)(1) or 41 USC 253 (c)(1) FAR part 6.302-1.A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally by considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is a total small business set-aside. A firm fixed price commercial order will be issued. The Fish and Wildlife Service is presently using Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Request for Quotations and Purchase Orders. You must register in EC at web site http://www.ccr.gov. If you have any registration questions, please call 1-888-227-2423. Prior to registering each company must obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Number. You may obtain this number free of charge at 1(866)705-5711. Once you are registered you will be able to view solicitations on line at either http://www.fedbizopps.gov or http://ideasec.nbc.gov (the Department of Interior site).This will be your only means of obtaining the solicitation/award. All contractors with access to the internet and an e-mail address can receive electronic notifications of award. CAUTION: This solicitation has been issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Thus, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for proposal receipts may render your offer non-responsive and result in the rejection of same. All prospective contractors are required to submit or upload their organizations representation and certifications at https://orca.bpn.gov prior to submitting your offer, failure to do so will render your offer non-responsive. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All quotes must be received at this office no later than 8, September, 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Submit quotes to Nijua Heard at fax 404-679-4057.