R--Background Research and Planning for General Management Plan.

N1750080032 Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i), the National Park Service intends to enter into negotiations with Larry Lowenthal on a sole source, non-competitive basis to provide background research and planning for the Fire Island National Seashore's General Management Plan. Larry Lowenthal has paricipated as a consulting team member in a number of NPS studies and plans. As a consulting historian, Mr. Lowenthal has a clear working knowledge of NPS policy requirements and standards and has prepared planning documents for numerous NPS sites. It would be in the best interest of the government to utilize Mr. Lowenthal's experience and expertise to perform the work required for this project. Therefore, in accordance with the above cited authority, the government intends to enter into negotiations with Larry Lowenthal within 15 days after publication of this notice. The anticipated term of this contract is from July 14, 2008 through December 31, 2009. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses of this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. NAICS 541611. For information or questions, please respond by email to Contracting Officer at [email protected] or forward your questions by fax to 207-288-8709.