IITF Technical Assistance
ID: 1116009Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEFOREST SERVICEUS

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/4b063206d4e64d888db2c1ab85f30da2/view
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    Special Notice: AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF, FOREST SERVICE intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed price contract to BioSistemas SA de CV for IITF Technical Assistance. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) – only one source reasonably available. The contractor shall provide technical services and support assistance to IITF for completion of various projects in the Dominican Republic, Central America, and Rio Sapo. Interested vendors may respond to Nestor Rivera Gonzalez at nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov with their business information and statement of capability.

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    Nestor Rivera Gonzalez
    nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov
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