A -- Notice of Intent to Procure on a Sole Source basis

This publication serves as notice of intent to negotiate a sole source simplified acquisition with the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine to provide expert pathology examinations of northern and central California coast stranded pinnipeds. The pathologist must have the expertise and facility to diagnose causes of stranding and demonstrated successful development of marine mammal cell cultures and novel pathogen isolation. Animals that strand in this geographic area are sent to the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA. Therefore, in addition to expertise on disease in pinniped species, the contractor must also be located in close proximity to animals housed at the Marine Mammal Center. The Government believes that only the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has the facilities and expertise to provide these services. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which shall be considered.