Sole Source for activities for Forestry R&D

Special Notice: Added: April 25, 2013 NAICS Code: 115310 The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Rules (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, intends to issue sole source purchase orders to selected contractors for the purpose of support activities for Forestry R & D in the new Research Work Unit at the Northern Research Station, titled "The Strategic Foresight Group." Scope and Capabilities: The new Research Work Unit will focus research in three broad problem areas: (1) futuring methods and foresight strategies, (2) multi-scale analysis of past, current, and future resource trends, and (3) rapid response to disturbance events. A novel function of this multidisciplinary group will be the capability to quickly mobilize resources to respond rapidly to events such as droughts or hurricanes by performing impact assessments and analysis of immediate and long-term effects on ecosystems and society. The broad focus on strategic foresight adds new capability to the Forest Service's natural resources assessment capacity. The new unit will be highly integrated with other research units of the Forest Service and external partners. NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractors selected are capable of supplying the requirements because of their experience within this field of study and have the necessary skills to adequately provide these services. Contractors selected also have explicit and intimate knowledge of the specific project for which those services are required. Notwithstanding, any contractor who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response, which if received within 10 calendar days of the date of this announcement, will be considered. Responses to this posting must be in writing. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to David Easter via email to [email protected] no later than 4:00 pm EST 5 calendar days after the date of this announcement. Telephone inquiries are discouraged.