B -- 2006 Marine Biodiversity Conference Sponsorship

This is a special notice as the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS) intends to negotiate on a single source basis, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures with the Consortium for Oceanographic Research and Education (CORE), a Non-Profit Organization, to sponsor activities for the 2006 Marine Biodiversity Conference. This is a NOAA Sponsorship to CORE since their unique constituent composition, extensive background and connection with Ocean and Coastal Resource Management issues and experience in the Marine Biodiversity arena, make them uniquely qualified to hold this conference. The participants will include policy-makers, academics, coastal and water resources managers, marine educators, the ocean industry and the vast users of marine technology and other stakeholders (200 participants). A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is on file. Reference Number NCNA0000-5-00023.