Notice of Intent to Sole Source Observer for Aerial Waterfowl Surveys

The US Fish and Wildlife Services, Division of Migratory Bird Management (DMBM) intends to purchase services from James R. Goldsberry as a consultant and flight with Survey Biologists/Pilots from the DMBM. All vendors must have extensive experience and knowledge of low-level aerial surveys of migratory waterfowl and other wildlife from piston driven and turbine-powered amphibious aircraft for surveys of migratory bird and other natural resource management missions. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Unique Source. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit request for quotations. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all quotes received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with 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. SEE NOTE 22.