J&A 6.302-1 Support Services

Order No.: 07HQFS0053 TAS 14 900804 This J&A is available at http://www.usgs.gov/contracts/index.html, click Public Notices. United States Department of the InteriorClass Justification and Approval forOther Than Full and Open Competition AndWaiver of Publication Requirements This notification fulfills the requirements set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.305 Availability of the Justification, "the agency shall make publicly available within 14 days after contract award the justification required by 6:303-1 as required by 10 U.S.C. 2304(f). The purpose of this notification is to announce the modification of U.S. Geological Survey Order 07HQFS0053 which provides support for USGS information and geospatial technology initiatives related to the National Biological Information Infrastructure, (NBII) GAP Analysis, USGS Vegetation Mapping, and the USGS Biological Science and Cooperative Research Units Programs. This modification eliminates the second option year and extends the order for six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-08. The proposed action may be awarded without full and open competition under 41 U.S.C. 253(c ) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source for services will satisfy agency requirements. Modification award date was May 8, 2009.