R--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
ID: 140FS325Q0030Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS SAT TEAM 3Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (926130)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

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https://sam.gov/opp/46aade638ca14a109b54fd709aa617ef/view
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), intends to award a sole source firm fixed price order to the Geological Survey of Alabama (GSA) for the reimbursement of office electricity costs associated with their co-location in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This procurement aims to ensure continuity of services as outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Alabama Ecological Field Office and GSA, which has facilitated collaborative efforts in the restoration and recovery of aquatic resources in Alabama for the past decade. The services provided by GSA are critical for ongoing technical assistance in geology, biology, and water resource assessments, which are essential for effective resource management and conservation efforts in the region. Interested firms with the capability to fulfill this requirement are encouraged to express their interest, although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. For further inquiries, contact Chantal Bashizi at chantal_bashizi@fws.gov or call 703-358-1854.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bashizi, Chantal
    (703) 358-1854
    chantal_bashizi@fws.gov
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