SAM #12760426Q0151

Sole Source Service for Computer Programming Support for LANDIS-II Forest Landscape Model

This notice announces the U.S. Forest Service's intent to award a sole source contract for specialized computer programming support for the LANDIS-II forest landscape model. - Agency: U.S. Forest Service, Department of Agriculture - Service: Computer programming support for LANDIS-II forest landscape model - Supports scientific advances and decision-making for forest managers - Procurement method: Sole source, firm fixed price purchase order - Contractor: Not named; must possess unique experience and skills with LANDIS-II - No competitive solicitation available, but capability statements may be submitted for future consideration - NAICS code: 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers mentioned - Opportunity is for specialized programming services, not hardware or software products - Intended to benefit the National Forest System and related scientific projects

Description

The U.S. Forest Service, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and RFO 6.103-1, intends to issue a firm fixed price, sole source purchase order for services to provide computer programming support for the LANDIS-II forest landscape model to support scientific advances and use of the model for decision support by forest managers, including the National Forest System.

NO SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR QUOTE IS AVAILABLE. Contractor selected is capable of supplying the requirements because of their experience within this field of study and have the necessary skills to adequately provide these services. Contractor selected also has explicit and intimate knowledge of the specific project for which those services are required. Notwithstanding, interested parties who believes they are capable of meeting Forest Service requirements as stated herein may submit a response that shows clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in future procurements. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation of offers. A determination not to compete the proposed Purchase Order based upon the responses is solely within the discretion of the Government. All questions should be directed to Derick Yara via email to Derick.Yara@usda.gov no later than 1700 EST, 15 calendar days after the date of this announcement.

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