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In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 5, this synopsis is posted for the U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE), New Orleans, LA. This synopsis is to announce that BOEMRE intends to award a sole source acquisition to the University of Texas at Austin, in accordance with the FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the Bureaus requirement. The requirement is to support the Universitys GeoForce Program for recruitment and retention purposes. The value of this acquisition is $50,000. Anticipated award date is May 5, 2011. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The intent of this Special Notice is for informational purposes only. However, any and all information received by the point of contact listed, by close of business on May 3, 2011 will be considered. A determination by the Bureau not to compete this action based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Bureau. The point of contact is Pamela Diliberto, BOEMRE, 1201 Elmwood Park Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70123; tele: 504-736-2626; emai: [email protected]. Questions should be mailed to the point of contact.