R--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Analysis of Avian Predation on Juvenile Salmonids and Effects of Management Actions on Regional Avian Populations.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, intends to solicit and negotiate solely (10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements)with the Oregon State University - US Geological Service Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit (OSU-FWU). A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S. C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1, this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. This action is for a new Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) to continue ongoing research, monitoring, and evaluation (RM&E) on the impacts of avian predation on salmonid smolts from the Columbia and Snake Rivers. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any other interested organizations must submit a written statement of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement to the identified point of contact as soon as possible, but not later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on December 27, 2012. Faxed and emailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to this facsimile number (509) 527-7801 or email address [email protected], Attn: Mary Van Sickle. Any such statement of capabilities and qualifications received by the deadline will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.