Intent to Sole Source - User Guide for Downscale Modeling

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract with Atmos Research. The purpose of this procurement is for the contractor to develop a user's guide for climate change projections based on the interpretation of high-resolution climate projections (i.e. climate model downscaling) for long-range fish and wildlife planning and impact assessments. This project involves taking highly technical climate information and making it accessible to non-specialists.The total value of this contract is less than the simplified purchase threshold.A determination not to compete this proposed contract has been made pursuant to 41 USC 253(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 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 4:30 PM EDT on April 21, 2010. Faxed and emailed statements are acceptable, but the senders bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. 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. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed in writing via email to [email protected].