87--Native Grass Seed

Special Notice- It is the intent of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 1-CGS, Portland, Oregon to enter into a firm-fixed price purchase order with Hedgerow Farms, Winters, California to purchase specialty native grass seed on a sole source basis under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), and 41 USC 253(c)(1). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 111998 size standard $.75M. . The purpose of this procurement is to procure grass seeds of Rio Phase IV, Drumheller North Grass, Rio Forbes and Rio Phase 1B for riparian restoration of the Drumheller Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge, Willows, California. Local ecotype native grass seed will be used to maintain the ecological integrity of the riparian restoration program. Propagation of native understory grass seed for restoration work is a unique requirement and can be provided by Hedgrow Farms. This native grass seed is grown in large quantities by Hedgrow Farms and is essential to use these native grasses along the units of the Sacramento River. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed acquisition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations. However, responses to this posting must be submitted in writing via email only prior to July 28, 2012, 1700 hours PDT. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. Direct any questions regarding this announcement to [email protected].