B--B - Management of Fortymile, Nelchina and Mentasta Caribou Hunts

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 (Alaska) intends to award a sole source procurement to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation for cunducting areial monitoring of movements and distribution of the Fortymile, Nelchina and Mentasta caribou heards in Units 12 and 20E for up to 5 years. Monitoring herd movements and distribution in relation to season openings and hunting pressure will be emphasized. This information will help to ensure the effectiveness of the mandates, regulations, and harvest quotas in place for the State and Federal subsistence hunts. Differences in Federal and State regulations and quota underscore the importance of in-season monitoring. The funding will be applied to aircraft expenses for radio-tracking flights during periods of greatest hunter concentration, to operate hunter check stations, and to develop and monitor access restrictions when and where appropriate.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and the Government does not intend to accept proposals received. Award will be made 15 days after publication of this notice. See Numbered Note 22.