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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 10, 2004 FBO #0835
SOURCES SOUGHT

B -- Nationwide public-private competitions for the selected fumctions of Animal Caretakers and Biological Science Technicians.

Notice Date

3/8/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

USFWS Division of Contracting and Facilities Management 4401 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 212 Arlington VA 22203
 

ZIP Code

22203
 

Solicitation Number

982104R052
 

Response Due

3/26/2004
 

Archive Date

3/8/2005
 

Point of Contact

David Morgan Contracting Officer 7033581738 david_l_morgan@fws.gov;
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

NA FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (FWS) COMPETITIVE SOURCING REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) BACKGROUND: The Fish and Wildlife Service, a bureau of the Department of the Interior, is planning nationwide public-private competitions for the selected functions of Animal Caretakers and Biological Science Technicians, as identified in the FWS Competitive Sourcing Plan (Fiscal Year 2004). The Animal Caretaker competition is comprised of approximately 90 FTE, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, and intermittent employees. The Biological Science Technician competition is comprised of approximately 450 FTE, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, and intermittent employees. The activities under study include: " Animal Caretakers (Series WG-5048): This occupation includes work that involves providing care for mammals, reptiles, birds, and fish. The work requires knowledge of the animals' characteristics, needs, and behavior, and skill in observing, handling, and controlling them in both indoor and outdoor settings. The work also involves knowledge of general maintenance procedures and the ability to operate related equipment. " Biological Science Technicians (Series GS-404): Biological science technicians provide practical technical support to production, research, operations, or program administration efforts in laboratories, field, or other settings including greenhouses, barns, fish hatcheries, and wildlife refuges. This work requires knowledge of laboratory procedures and data collection; understanding of wildlife biology, botany, and wildlife management terminology; and skills in operating and maintaining motorized vehicles. The work also requires the ability to communicate verbally with the public. These competitions will follow the guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76. Further information on competitive sourcing at DOI can be obtained at http://www.doi.gov/perfmgt/competitivesourcing. SITES AND REGIONS: The Fish and Wildlife Service encompasses eight regions in the United States, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The eight regions are Pacific (Region 1), Southwest (Region 2), Midwest (Region 3), Southeast (Region 4), Northeast (Region 5), Mountain-Prairie (Region 6), Alaska (Region 7), and Headquarters (Region 9). The Biological Science Technician activities are performed at a large number of widely dispersed sites in all of the regions. The Animal Caretaker activities are performed at widely dispersed sites only in the Pacific, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast regions. To learn more about the structure and functions of the Service, visit www.FWS.gov. PURPOSE OF THIS RFI: The purpose of this survey is to solicit ideas and opinions pertaining to these competitions and to determine the capability and interest of potential private sector service providers. Your participation in this market research is appreciated and valuable to the process. Please submit responses and/or questions to Francisca Crouch, Primary Contracting Officer, at Francisca_Crouch@FWS.gov, David Morgan, Alternate Contracting Officer, at David_Morgan@FWS.gov, or to Janet Bruner, Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, at Janet_Bruner@fws.gov by March 26, 2004. Thank you in advance for your assistance in our acquisition planning. VENDOR PROFILE: Please provide the following information about your company: Company Name Contact Name Title Phone Fax Email Website Address Is your company registered in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov)Yes ____ No____ Identify type of business: ____ Small Business ____ Small and Disadvantaged Business ____ Woman Owned ____ 8(a) Firm ____ Veteran Owned ____ Historically Underutilized Business Zone ____ Other (please specify) _____________________________ SURVEY: Animal Caretakers 1. Please describe your past experience with the activities similar to those performed by FWS's Animal Caretakers. 2. Would you be interested in submitting a single, nation-wide proposal for the activities performed by FWS Animal Caretakers? 3. If not, is there any other information you would need from us to assist you in making a decision to bid? Biological Science Technicians 1. Please describe your past experience with the activities similar to those performed by FWS's Biological Science Technicians. 2. Would you be interested in submitting a single, nation-wide proposal for the activities performed by FWS Biological Science Technicians? 3. If not, is there any other information you would need from us to assist you in making a decision to bid? CONTRACTING AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: Please complete the following table using these scoring schemes: Level of Interest in Bidding: 1 = Very Interested, 2 = Somewhat Interested, 3 = Not Interested Ranking of Preference: 1 = Most Preferred A B C Possible Financial Arrangement Level of Interest In Bidding (Please use 1,2, or 3) Ranking of Preference (Please use 1 thru 8) Score Explanation Contract Type Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Fixed Price Incentive Cost Plus (CP) Cost Plus Incentive Fee Cost Plus Award Fee FFP/CP Hybrid Time & Materials Other (please specify) A B C Possible Financial Arrangement Level of Interest In Bidding (Please use 1,2, or 3) Ranking of Preference (Please use 1 thru 4) Score Explanation Incentive Programs Negative Cash Penalties/Fees/Fines Performance Bonuses Performance Period Extension Other (please specify) Please provide any other comments regarding these public-private competitions. Thank you again for your input.
 

Web Link

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(http://ideasec.nbc.gov/ecprod/owa/ec$cbd.sypfirstcount?P_SERVER_ID3=FW144850&P_OBJ_ID1=104722)
 

Place of Performance

Address: The Fish and Wildlife Service encompasses eight regions in the United States, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

Zip Code: 22203

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00539881-W 20040310/040308223109 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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