Concerns having the ability to furnish the supplies and services described herein are requested to give written notification (including the telephone number for a point of contact) to the procuring office above within 14 calendar days from the date of this synopsis. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS), Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has a requirement for rapid development of an unsupervised approach for mapping wetland hydrologic functions across the Prairie Potholes. Knowledge of previously developed approaches for characterizing and quantifying ecosystems in the Prairie Potholes Region, specifically with respect to wetland dynamics and hydrologic functions, is necessary in order to expeditiously complete this research project. Based on information available at this time, and in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(l), implemented by FAR 5.302-1, the Government considers the specified supplies and services as a sole source procurement from Dr. Chris Wright, 700 N. Lakeview Road, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and proposes to negotiate a contract with that firm on that basis. However, should additional sources be identified, they will be considered. Firms who feel that they can furnish the required supplies and services are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement, and such other materials which correspond to the required items stated herein. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Since no solicitation document exists, requests for such documents without accompanying information will be considered non-responsive to this request without further consideration. THIS ANNOUCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY; NO FORMAL RFQ WILL BE AVAILABLE. This notice may represent the Government's only official notice of this procurement.

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