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H -- PROVIDE SERVICES FOR SUPPLEMENTAL ENFORCEMENT FOR MARINE SPECIES IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT SOL RFQ-0020 DUE 110599 POC Carolyn Collins, Contract Specialist (757) 441-6886, Lynne Phipps, Contracting Officer (757) 441=6881 WEB: RFQ EASC 00-20, www.easc.noaa.gov. E-MAIL: Carolyn Collins, Carolyn.D.Collins@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Law Enforcement, is issuing notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Connecticut Dept of Environmental Protection Div of Conservation law Enforcement, to monitor fishing vessel arrivals, departures and landings and commercial seafood dealer transactions. Fully trained and equipped Conservation Officers (hereinafter referred to as CO's) will be provided by the State to inspect, monitor and document arrivals, departures and activities of federally regulated fishing vessels in specifically identified Connecticut ports. The State CO's will be available to provide this service both on weekdays and weekends. Connecticut CO's will be available prior to 8:00 AM and after 5:30 PM on any day, as well as during normal weekday duty hours. The Connecticut Dept. is the only federally deputized entity which is capable of implementing a program of federal enforcement assistance in Connecticut to monitor vessel landings and, upon request, conduct site visits to determine and appropriately document vessel landing activity to ensure compliance with Federal fishery regulations. The period of performance will be from the effective date of the contract through 12 months thereafter. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1), Only one responsible source. The Connecticut Dept of Environmental Protection is the only source capable of performing the proposed contract since it is the only source that has the authority to enforce fishery regulations in state waters. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Any party interested in receiving a copy of the RFQ shall provide written notice to the Contracting Office. The RFQ document will be issued on or about November 10, 1999. Fax request to (757) 441-3786, Telephone request will not be accepted. No contract will be made on the basis of quotations received in response to this notice since this synopsis cannot be considered a Request for Quotations. This is a Simplified Acquisition with a value of less than $100,000. See Notes 22 and 26. Posted 10/26/99 (W-SN395085). (0299)

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