USAID/Guatemala-CAP, Unit 3323, APO AA 34024

F -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM FOR CENTRAL AMERICA (PROARCA) POC Telma Paz, Acquisition Specialist and Braden W. Enroth, Regional Contracting Officer, USAID/Guatemala-CAP, Fax: 502-331-1506, Tel: 502-332-0202, E-mail: tpaz@usaid.gov and brenroth@usaid.gov WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd, http://www.info.usaid.gov. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, tpaz@usaid.gov or benroth@usaid.gov. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Guatemala/Central American Programs (G-CAP) proposes to modify existing contract 596-0180-C-00-6062-00 with International Resources Group (IRG), under the Regional Environmental Program for Central America (PROARCA). The purpose of the modification is to allow the contractor, IRG, to consolidate achievements under the Central American Protected Areas System (CAPAS) over a one-year period before USAID/G-CAP initiate the new regional environmental strategy. IRG has contributed greatly to biodiversity conservation in Central America. Achievements include improved protected area management systems, increased market access for environmentally friendly products, increased capacity in a variety of conservation related themes, enhanced regulatory framework and capacity for the implementation of international agreements (CITES), and increase the capacity of Central American NGOs to implement activities. USAID/G-CAP wants to continue the momentum of its conservation activity and consolidate the achievements under the IRG contract, while it designs and sets in place the mechanisms for the implementation of the new regional environmental strategy. The contract modification shall not entail a significant change of the results under IRG's current performance-based contract, nor major modifications of its technical team. The annual targets and areas of focus will be adjusted to fit a reduced funding level. The contract was awarded on July 11, 1996 utilizing full and open competition, and currently ends on September 30, 2000. This modification would extend the contract period to September 30, 2001. This modification to contract 596-0180-C-00-6062-00 is being proposed under the authority of AIDAR 706.302-70(5) for the continued provision of highly specialized services when an award to another resource would result in substantial additional costs and unacceptable delays. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to thisrequirement, preferably within 15 days of this notice. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action is solely within the discretion of the Government. This is a sole source requirement and we will proceed with the award on that basis. No solicitation is available. Posted 07/25/00 (W-SN478400). (0207)

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