Special Studies (R&D) of the Ohlone Tiger Beetle Habitat

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Portland Oregon intends to award based on other than full and open competitionsole, fixed-price purchase order under authority FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, for the acquisition of Special Studies of the Ohlone Tiger Beetle Habitat in Santa Cruz County, CA, for Ventura FWO. Entomological Consulting Service is the only known source with the combination of expertise, experience, current availability or resources, and recovery permits for the this species. No solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) is available for this procurement. Nevertheless, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting the USFWS requirements described herein may submit a response no later than 09/11/2009 by 12:00 Noon to be considered. Responses to this posting must submitted in writing via e-mail only. A determination not to compete the described purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the USFWS. Any questions or comments should be directed to via the e-mail at [email protected].