Intention to award a sole source contract for Genetic Stock ID (GSI) for adult Chinook Salmon.Prior Test Was done by Oregon State University. Re-test with new method from same lab.

Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source ProcurementOregon State University / NAICS 541690 / PSC B529 The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Portland Oregon intends to award a sole source fixed-price purchase order under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 6.302-1, Other than Full and Open Competition Procedures and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, for DNA extraction, amplification and electrophoresis methods to derive genetic data in Chinook Salmon. This service is for Red Bluff FWO in Red Bluff CA. Oregon State University was used prior in 2007; we are taking the prior data and comparing changes with the new procedures available. No solicitation or request for quote is available for this procurement. Nevertheless, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting the USFWS requirements described herein may submit a response no later than 05/10/2010 by COB to be considered. Responses to this posting must submit in writing via e-mail only. A determination not to compete the described purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Any questions or comments should be directed to Jan Douglas via e-mail at [email protected].