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F -- HABITAT AND DEMOGRAPHIC STUDIES OF COLOR-BANDED FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY SOL 401819Q085 DUE 051099 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Jo Muratti, Contract Specialist This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and an award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotations (RFQs) to develop biological criteria for the recovery of the Florida scrub-jay populations on public lands in Brevard County, FL. Contractor will be required to continue studies begun in 1997 and 1999, including (1) basic biological data (juvenile production, pair bond fidelity, sex ratios, delayed breeding characteristics, and dispersal distances) to enhance recovery; (2) monitor population demographic success in relation to management activities. These studies will take place at the Malabar, Jordan, Valkaria, Babcock, and Micco scrub sites. SIC Code: 8731. Size Standard: 500 employees. Estimated issue date: 4/19/99. A firm fixed price order will be issued. Award date will be on or about 5/28/99 through 5/27/2000, with 3 option years. This is a small business set-aside. Requests for RFQ shall be in writing, stating RFQ number 401819Q085, complete company name, point of contact, address, physical address, area code and telephone number, and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests can be faxed to 404/679-4057. (AC0325048-01) Posted 03/25/99 (I-SN312899). (0084)

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