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SUBJECT: Spectacled Eider Research in Chaun Delta, West Chukotka, Russia for the Kigigak Island Spectacled Eider Study. This study is associated with the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM, June 7, 2013 by sending an e-mail to [email protected]; however, any technical data received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: Dr . Diana Soloveyeva ON: May 31, 2013 NAICS: 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services AUTHORITY: 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: Dr. Diana Solovyeva is a prominent Russian waterfowl biologist. She is widely regarded as an eider expert and has conducted research on spectacled eiders in Arctic Russia. Dr. Solovyeva conducted a pilot study in 2002 on Ayopechan Island in the Chaun Delta and conducted the first 7 years of the project (2003 2005, 2007 2011). Due to Dr. Solovyevas expertise and involvement in the study disne 2003, there are no other comparable researchers who could conduct this research in 2012. The consistency of this project depends on Dr. Solovyevas continued involvement for its successful completion. Due to Dr. Diana Soloveyas expertise, previously working on the project and location of spectacled eiders to be studied no further actions were taken to locate other sources for this requirement. For more information contact Amanda Jordan at 907-786-3436 or [email protected].

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