Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Pacific Mangrove Monitoring Network
ID: 1240BG24Q0066Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUS

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IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS (9640)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6d8f2133fd40407fbbc8f1f6ade0cd5b/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Pacific Mangrove Monitoring Network

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of supplies for the Pacific Mangrove Monitoring Network. This notice serves as a proposal for a sole source firm fixed price contract with SURV KAP, Inc. The contract will be awarded on behalf of the USDA Forest Service, Institute of Pacific Islands Forest.

    The Pacific Mangrove Monitoring Network requires supplies for their monitoring activities. Mangroves are important coastal ecosystems that provide numerous benefits, including protecting shorelines from erosion, providing habitat for various species, and serving as a carbon sink. Monitoring these mangroves is crucial for understanding their health and the overall health of the coastal environment.

    Interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. However, it is important to note that this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The government has determined that SURV KAP, Inc. is the sole source for this procurement.

    The place of performance for this contract is Tucson, Arizona, in the United States. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract, meaning the price will not be subject to change. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999, and the size standard is 750 employees.

    Responses to this notice must be received by July 31, 2024, at 1500 PM PST. It is important to indicate the business size, such as small business or disadvantaged business, veteran-owned small business or HUB Zone certified, and provide the appropriate NAICS Code and UEI #.

    Please direct any inquiries or expressions of interest to Clauderene Washington, the primary contact for this action, at clauderene.washington@usda.gov.

    Note: This notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment by the government for any purpose other than market research.

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    Clauderene Washington
    clauderene.washington@usda.gov
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