V--V-Lodging and Meeting Space in St. Mary's, AK

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 (Alaska) intends to award a sole source procurement to Ciunerkiurvik Corporation in St. Mary's, AK. In accordance with FAR 6.303-1 and FAC 2005-30, this special notice announcement provides the Justification and Approval Documents for Noncompetitve Contracts. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7, requires meeting space and lodging for the Office of Subsistence Management council members attending the Yukon-Kuskowim Regional Advisory Council meeting on February 23-25, 2009. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source will satisfy the agency's requirements. St. Mary's is a small village in Western Alaska. There are no hotels. The Ciunerkiurvik Corporation has been determined to be the only company that has the space to accommodate our meeting and provide lodging for our staff and council members. The CO contacted Carlson Wagonlit of Anchorage for potential hotels in St. Mary's. None were found. In addition, the CO conducted a thorough internet search for prospective places. Roz's B&B was found. Upon calling the listed number, the CO discovered it has been disconnected and appears the company is no longer in business. No other potential sources have been found. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and the Government does not intended to accept proposals received. Award will be made 15 days after publication of this notice. See Numbered Note 22.