The Government intends to negotiate a contract with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) on a sole source basis for the Administration of the At-Sea Monitoring Fishery Observer Support Services. The Contractor will work to support specific objectives of the proposed activities, including:

• • Provide services and support for invoice tracking and reimbursement to the groundfish or herring industry for ASM/IFM services supplied by ASM/IFM providers.
  • Track and report to NMFS the monthly invoiced amount by sector each month.
  • Track and report to NMFS yearly budget expenditures and remaining dollar amount in contract every quarter.
  • Communicate with Sector/State Managers and NMFS to help ensure compliance with reimbursement.

The period of performance will be a base period of one (1) year with a one (1) year option.  A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition will be posted at a later date.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.