NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCEwith UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, NATIONAL PARK SERVICE intends to acquire services on a sole source basis with University of Kansas. The government intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract. The applicable NAICS code is 541380 and the size standard is $12.0 million. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the government will consider all proposals received within 7 days after date of publication of this synopsis. STATEMENT OF SERVICES: The Pacific Islands Network Inventory and Monitoring Program is seeking to contract with the Kansas University Center for Research for the services of the Kansas Biological Survey for identification, sexing, and enumeration of tropical freshwater decapods collected from War in the Pacific National Historical Park on the Island of Guam and subsequently develop a freshwater decapod invertebrate identification key and field guide for Guam that can be used for stream monitoring needs. AUTHORITY: In accordance with FAR 6.303 and 6.304, this justification to enter into a contract with University of Kansas, under the authority of 41 USC 253(c) (1) as outlined in FAR 6.302-1, is herein prepared on behalf of the Department of Interior, National Park Service. AGENCY: National Park Service, Pacific Island Network Inventory and Monitoring Program, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii National Park, Hawaii 96718. The point of contact is the Hawaii Volcanoes Contracting/Procurement Office, Contracting Officer Traudel L. Haney (808) 985-6007, or Tahzay Jones, Aquatic Ecologist, Pacific Island Network Inventory and Monitoring Program (808)985-6188. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, requires that all contractors doing business with this Procurement/Contracting Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV The Government reserves the right to make award without further discussion. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.