The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) 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 the acquisition of Environmental Consulting services to perform aquatic surveys according to scientific protocols set by the agency for the purpose of re-establishing naturally reproducing Lahontan Cutthroat Trout (LCT) populations in Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe California/Nevada. The data will be used to document impact and develop for delivery of a 5 year plan for Lahontan National Fish Hatchery Complex, 710 Highway 295, Gardnerville, NV 89410. This acquisition is authorized by the Southern Nevada Lands Management Act. (SNPLMA).Alpen Group of Reno, NV is the only known source with an established team possessing necessary Principal and disciplines, experience, Deep Dive certifications and network with certifications established for conducting surveys in High Alpine Lakes. Alpen group has established good safety record and can provide and operate the necessary equipment (Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV), High Resolution Video Equipment, Boat, Electronics, onsite internet for this project. The USFWS has decided to award this purchase order as a sole source acquisition. No solicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) is available for this procurement. Nevertheless, any firm that believes it is capable of meeting the USFWS requirements described herein may submit a quote/proposal no later than 09/23/2011 by 0900 Pacific Standard Time to be considered. Responses to this posting must be submitted 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 USFWS. Any questions or comments should be directed to Ginger Thacker via e-mail at
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