The Olympic National Forest, Washington, intends to acquire by contract: the survey for potential nest trees of the marbled murrelet and old-growth legacy trees and establish protection buffers around each potential nest tree and legacy tree in the Humptulips area. Project Manager is Betsy Howell, (360) 956-2292. The government will proceed to issue a commercial service solicitation restricted to small business concerns. The size standard is $6.0 million for NAICS code 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Offerors will be evaluated on price, experience, and past performance. Contract award will be to the offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the best value to the government. Service Contract Act (SCA) wage rates apply to any resulting contract. This solicitation will be available on or about AUG. 22, 2007. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the government. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on the part of the offeror will render an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov//. For additional information contact Mr. Miley Sutherland, Contracting Officer at 360-956-2471, and Betsy Howell, Project Manager, at (360) 956-2292.

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