R--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations intends to award a sole source firm fixed price order under authority of FAR 6.302-1, Other than Full and Open Competition procedures, and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition procedures to Indiana Wildlife Federation, Indianapolis, Indiana. This requirement is for continuity of services since September 2010 to prevent species of Invasive carp from establishing in the Great Lakes. The Indiana Wildlife Federation work collaboratively with other federal and state agencies (including Canadian Federal and Provincial governments), non-governmental organizations, academia, stakeholder groups, and industry to support this efforts. The recipient has established a proven track record of successful performance and possess a unique knowledge base, experience level, and rapport with the myriad state, federal, tribal, provincial, and non-governmental partners involved in the Invasive carp prevention efforts, all of which will aid in the efficient and timely completion of this tasks. These activities have followed a decision-based framework and reaching a critical phase where continued collaboration with Indiana Wildlife Federation will ensure a seamless continuity of operations for all ACRCC activities that no other contractor has. The North American Industry classification (NAICS) code is 813312, and the size standard is $15.0 million. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, firms with expressed interest and capability are encouraged to respond. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.