Assessment of Mussels and Fishes in Al, GA, FL, and SC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intend to negotiate on a sole source basis with Williams Biological Consulting for status assessment of eight mussels and three fishes in Alabama, Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. This action is under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), as implemented by 6.302-1, justified and approved in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.304. Under this requirement, the individual will collect samples to provide historical and current status assessment of eight mussels and three fishes. It is the Government's belief that this requirement can only be met by Williams Biological Consulting. Dr. Williams has the unique capabilities to meet this requirement. He is a recognized expert of southeastern mussels and fishes, and has conducted similar studies in the past. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NEITHER A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NOR A FORMAL SOLICITATION OF OFFERS. All inquires and concerns must be addressed in writing to the e-mail address [email protected] no later than July 11, 2011 at 10:30 am. Please include your name, point of contact, address, area code, telephone number and facsimile number. Telephone requests will not be accepted. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.