Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source North Slope Surveys
ID: F16PS01244Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS HEADQUARTERSFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22041, USA

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS, NOT R&D (B)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5e6305ab7e67933dcb77ff488ffb1f46/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, has announced a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for North Slope Surveys. This procurement aims to secure specialized services for conducting surveys and analyses that are critical for wildlife management and conservation efforts in the North Slope region. The services sought are categorized under special studies and analysis, which play a vital role in informing policy and operational decisions related to wildlife and habitat preservation. Interested parties can find the primary contact information in the detailed description of the notice for further inquiries.

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