This publication serves as notice of intent to procure services for the
Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Fisheries Science Center located in Seattle, WA
on a sole source basis with Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) The government intends to acquire services using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The proposed contract is for genotyping services. This project will address the following tasks: 1.Genotype
Chinook salmon and steelhead with genetic markers and 2.Estimate stock composition of each species with available genetic baselines. CRITFC was identified to be the only source who can complete work because of permitting issues, this study continues to use CRITFC's existing
permits on Bonneville Dam, consultations, and memoranda that allow the take of federally listed species. This project requires for a contractor to have knowledge of steelhead and Chinook salmon biology, familiarity with genetic baselines in the Columbia River, and continuity with
existing GSI efforts at Bonneville Dam. The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract with period of performance that will start from date of award and will end Dec 31, 2009. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received
within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. This is a small purchase action estimated value of less than $100,000.00. ****The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition
Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In
order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV.