***NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission and Foundation (SMBRCF) of Santa Monica, CA for research to will determine if genetic differences occur between green abalone populations from 4 locations in the southern California Bight.

***The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) requirement for this service is due to the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission and is the only entity who currently holds a State permits to carry out the proposed research . The period of performance is from September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2012.

***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

 

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