F--Forest and Grassland Bird Monitoring

N700090901 Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(i), the National Park Service (NPS) intends to enter into negotiations with Vermont Center for Ecostudies (VCE) on a sole source, non-competitive basis for Forest and Grassland Bird Monitoring Protocol Implementation at eleven northeastern park sites (Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, ME, to Morristown National Historical Park in Morristown, NJ). Vermont Center for Ecostudies developed the bird monitoring protocol being used by the NPS, and has also built up a network of volunteers who participate in this project. VCE is knowledgeable in the specifics of this monitoring program, familiar with the parks and the specific bird monitoring routes being used, and VCE has been implementing this protocol for the NPS since 2006. It would be in the best interest of the government to continue using the services of VCE for forest and grassland bird monitoring, because this will increase consistency in data collection and volunteer over-sight, and reduce annual costs due to the vendor's need to become familiar with the parks and the monitoring procedures. Therefore, in accordance with the above cited authority, the government intends to enter into negotiations with Vermont Center for Ecostudies within 15 days after publication of this notice. The anticipated term of this contract is from February 1, 2009 through March 1, 2010 with four one-year options to extend the terms and conditions. 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 813312. For information or questions, please respond by email to Contracting Officer at [email protected] or forward your questions by fax to 207-288-8709.