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B -- REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC MATERIAL RELEVANT TO MOUNTAIN GOATS AT OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK SOL 14-01-0001-98-R-11 DUE 042798 POC Fran Buhman, Contracting Officer, (202) 208-3931 The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Service Center, has a requirement for a qualified source to provide a review of the adequacy and findings of scientific material relevant to the occurrence, ecosystem role, and tested management options for Mountain Goats (Oreamnos americanus) at Olympic National Park in the state of Washington. All relevant material is to be reviewed and a report produced addressing the following two key issues: 1) The status of mountain goats on the Olympic Peninsula: Are mountain goats native or non-native?; and 2) The nature and significance of goat effects within Olympic National Park: Are mountain goats interfering with natural processes or systems; with the perpetuation of natural features or native species; or with the protection of endangered, threatened or unique species? Estimated period of performance is approximately 330 calendar days from date of award. Solicitation to be issued on or about March 24, 1998. The applicable SIC and Small Business Size Standard is 8999/$5 million. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the agency. Telephone requests for the solicitation will not be accepted. (0058)

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