R--Veterinary Services for the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with Avian and Small Animal Hospital, Dr. Antonio Rivera, DVM. The purpose of this procurement is to enter into an agreement with an experienced veterinarian with at least 10 years experience with the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot. The DVM shall be on call and available immediately 24 hours a day seven days a week. The DVM will perform annual exams, exchange research and management information, control and prevent diseases, ectoparasites, endoparasites, and make emergency calls etc. This agreement requires working on and walking long distance over, rugged terrain, humid and rainy conditions. A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made Pursuant to 41 U.S. C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1, this requirement has been justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any other interested organizations must submit a written statement of their capabilities and qualifications to fulfill this requirement to the identified point of contact as soon as possible, but not later than 10:00 a.m. local time on 07/31/2008. Faxed and emailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to this facsimile number (404)679-4057 or email address [email protected], Attn: Christina Hacker. Any such statement of capabilities and qualifications received by the deadline will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.