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F -- STABLE ISOTOPE ANALYSIS PROJECT SOL EASC 00-0096 POC Edith W. McIntyre, Contract Specialist, (757) 441-6648 WEB: Click here to access our home page., http://www.easc.noaa.gov. E-MAIL: Click here to contact Contract Specialist via e-mail., Edith.W.McIntyre@noaa.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Massachusetts to perform the following requirements: (1.) Analyze the stable isotopic ratios of carbon and nitrogen as a means to determine if there has been a shift in feeding of Atlantic salmon from the distinct population segment in Maine and for the continental stock complexes with which the distinct population segment fish compete. (2.) Analyze scale growth signatures of Atlantic salmon from the distinct population segment in Maine and for the continental stock complexes to determine if growth is related to the pattern observed in the isotopic data on trophic level feeding. The University of Massachusetts is uniquely qualified with personnel and technical skill to provide the scientific expertise and assistance needed to accomplish the objectives of the proposed stable isotope analysis project. The University of Massachusetts has long standing knowledge of the problemsfacing restoration efforts with Atlantic salmon, having had experience in providing scientific information on Atlantic salmon to every level of government. The period of performance will be from September 1, 2000 through August 31, 2001 with two option year periods ending August 31, 2003. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1), Only One Responsible Source. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Fax requests to (757) 441-3786. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Posted 05/22/00 (W-SN457504). (0143)

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