This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to negotiate a purchase order with Ute Mountain Ute tribe for access and to collect data from the Ute Mountain Ute tribal lands.

Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) and the procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 entitled, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Ute Mountain Ute tribe is, to the USGS¿ knowledge, the only source who can access and collect data and samples from the Ute mountain Ute tribal lands. These lands are protected and controlled by the Ute Mountain Ute and they have access, expertise and permissions for data and sample collections. This research is related to improving our understanding of the effects and land management options associated with fire on tribal lands.

The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.

The NAICS code for this action is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The Product Service Code is B529 Special Studies Scientific Data.

Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to [email protected] and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than August 27, 2021.

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