This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM, August 10, 2012 by sending an e-mail to
[email protected]; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 4 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: Student Conservation Association For : Two Student Intern for the Mississippi Sandhill Crane ON: August 13, 2012 NAICS: 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services AUTHORITY: 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source. Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: A Sole Source firm fixed award to the Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) for two interns for fire effects monitoring for Mississippi Sandhill Crane NWR. SCA intern has previously provided these services under a cooperative agreement; the USFWS/SCA National Agreement expired, therefore we request this sole source award to maintain continuity of service with the exiting project. Further, per the sole source justification, F12PS00034 submitted by USFWS/Region 9 to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) on January 17, 2012: An Indefinite Delivery- Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract is proposed between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Student Conservation Association, Inc. to facilitate cooperation between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and The Student Conservation Association, Inc. (SCA) for the following student conservation programs: Internships (Short and Long-Term); High School Conservation Crews; Conservation Corps; Career Discovery Internship Programs; Wilderness Internships; Trails Inventory Program; Tribal Internships; and Wilderness Fellows. The anticipated IDIQ award is August 2012; prior to the award of the IDIQ, the FWS is establishing stand-alone Purchase Orders to support current requirements. No further actions were taken to locate other sources for this requirement, as an IDIQ was anticipated to be in place by August 2012; however, the IDIQ award date has been postponed. For more information contact Nijua Heard at 404-679-4146 or
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