B -- NOTICE OF INTENT FOR A SINGLE AWARD SOURCE PROCUREMENT. PROFESSIONAL GENETICS STUDY FOR THE SANTA CRUZ LONG-TOED SALAMANDER FOR THE VENTURA FISH AND WILDLIFE OFFICE, VENTURA, CALIFORNIA.

Notice Date

August 27, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/CGS, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181

ZIP Code

97232-4181

Solicitation Number

101811Q140(EM)

Response Due

September 24, 2001

Point of Contact

Elida Monroe, 503-231-2052, Contracting Officer

Description

<DESC>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the ONLY solicitation; quotations are being requested and a WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to solicit a single award source simplified acquisition purchase from University of California, Dr. Bradley Shaffer, Davis, California. This acquisition is approved for single award source purchase order in accordance with FAR 6.302-3 (2) (b) (ii) and 2(ii). All interested sources must identify all tasks to be performed for by submitting pricing data and an accurate description of the genetics study of the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander at each breeding pond and identify potential needs for maintaining or reestablishing connectivity and other related management activities for the purposes of conserving and recovering. Draft reports, tissue samples and laboratory analyses shall be the final end product from the research. If there are no responses received by close of business September 24, 2001, a Firm Fixed PRICE purchase order using Simplified Acquisition procedures will be awarded to the above named source. This solicitation document and incorporated provision and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-22. The Standard Industrial Classification Code is 8732 and $5.0 million average annual sales receipts. The genetics study for the Santa Cruz long-toed Salamander shall consist of reports, tissue samples and laboratory analyses. $_________ Total Price. The genetics study shall infer the degree of historical connectivity between breeding populations based on statistical analyses of the data, and identify potential needs for maintaining or reestablishing connectivity and other related management activities for the purposes of conserving and recovering the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. Attention: Amelia Orton. The provision at 52.212-1 Instruction to Offers -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition, Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation, offers must show the quotation number; the time specified in the quotation for receipt of offers, the name and address and telephone number of the offeror; price and discount terms; warranty information, if applicable. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition as follows: The offeror must provide the specified research tasks for proper genetics study of the Santa Cruz long-toed salamander. Award: Offers will be received on an all or none basis. The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror conforming with the quotation that will be the best value to the government considering all cost. All quotes must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract terms and conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; Quotes will be received at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181, Standard time 4:30 pm, September 24, 2001. Attn: Elida Monroe, Contracting Officer, (503) 231-2052, FAX: (503) 231-6259.

Record

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