Longleaf & Wiregrass

Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Fish & Wildlife Service (Southeast Region) in Atlanta, Georgia 30345 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a sole source contract order for purchase of Longleaf Tube Seedlings and Wiregrass Plugs to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, 10 the Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. Authority cited: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. These highly perishable trees and grasses must be obtained within the local area (from the nursery to the planting site) to ensure product success after planting. As a result, long periods of shipment are not allowed. The proposed action will result in a firm fixed price purchase. The NAICS code is 113210 with a size standard of $7 million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all quotes received within three (3) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and unique capabilities to respond to this requirement or submit their quote. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in successive years. Facsimile submissions and oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Written responses shall provide evidence that the offeror can provide all of the requirements. Responses must be received no later than 9 Aug 2011, 2:00 pm, Eastern Time. Point of contact for this requirement is Bryan Hagood at [email protected] or (404) 679-4050.