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R -- SUPPLEMENTAL ENFORCEMENT OF MARINE SPECIES FOR THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE SOL RFQ 0-0038 DUE 121799 POC Carolyn Collins, Contract Specialist (757) 441-6886, Lynne Phipps, Contracting Officer (757) 441-6881 WEB: RFQ EASC 0-0038, 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 for Law Enforcement, is issuing notice of intent to negotiate on a sole source contract with New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, to monitor vessel arrivals, departures, landings and Commercial Transactions of Seafood Dealers. Fully trained and equipped enforcement personnel (full time and deputized Conservation Officers) will be provided by the State of New Hampshire, Fish and Game Department, Law Enforcement Division to inspect, monitor and document arrivals, departures and activities of federally regulated fishing vessels in specifically identified New Hampshire ports. Conservation Officer's will be available to provide this service both on weekdays and weekends. NH C/O'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 period of performance will be from the effective date of the contract through 12 months thereafter. The statutory for other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), Only one responsible source. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the only source capable of performing the proposed contract since it is the only source that has fully trained and equipped enforcement personnel that has the authority to enforce fish and gaming regulations in New Hampshire. 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 0-0038 document will be issued on or about December6, 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 $100,000.00. See Notes 22 and 26. Posted 12/01/99 (W-SN404811). (0335)

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