Shorebird Survey

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 4 - CGS, Atlanta, Georgia intends to negotiate a sole source procurement, in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1 and 41 USC 253 (c) (1). The intent is to solicit a single source for the requirement of shorebird surveys on the front beach habitats within the Cape Romain NWR, Awendaw, SC. USFWS intent is to sole source the requirement to South Eastern Wildlife & Environmental Education Association Inc (SEWEE Association). The North American Industry Classification System code is 541370, size standard $4.5m. The purpose of this procurement is to perform non-personal services necessary to conduct monthly shorebird surveys on all front beach habitat to monitor shorebird populations. It is the Government's belief that SEWEE Association can only meet this requirement because they have extensive knowledge needed to navigate the creeks, the MOCC requirement, and the varying schedule required to conduct the studies. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NOR A FORMAL SOLICITATION OF OFFERS. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing to the e-mail address stated herein, Attn: Artela Jacobs. Inquiries to this notice must be received by 3:30 pm local time on September 1, 2011. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code, telephone number and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Inquiries can be e-mailed to [email protected]. As a result of evaluating responses to this letter of intent, the Contracting Officer may determine that the action may be competed. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.