R -- - NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH ROBERT SCHONING. Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Robert Schoning to conduct provide scientific advice to managers on use of living marine resources in the Pacific Northwest to protect resources from overexploitation. Proposed contractor has extensive knowledge of and professional experience and associations with the Natl Marine Fisheries Service, univesity research organizations, and the comercial fishing industry to develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive plan for establishing collaborative activities among NMFS scientists, university scientists, fishers, fishing industry, representative, and other constituencies in the Pacific Northwest. Proposed contractor also has experience in directing NMFS strategic planning and reprogramming to meet changing needs. Sources responding to this notice must indicate qualifications and experience in this area. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.

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