76 -- HIGHLY MIGRATORY SPECIES ID GUIDE

SUPPLIES SOURCES SOUGHT - The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a requirement for 2,000 copies of the guide, Highly Migratory Species ID Guide. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one known source, under the authority of FAR 6.302. The company is Rhode Island Sea Grant, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, RI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 10 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide this product. Such information shall include at a minimum: name; telephone number and point of contact; ability to provide the above referenced transmitters and the names and telephone numbers of firms to whom this product or similar products have been previously provided. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by submitting the information requested above referencing No. NFFKF500200006PAY. If no qualified responses are received, the Government intends to contract with Rhode Island Sea Grant for the required supplies.