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A -- SOURCES SOUGHT, INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR FIELDWORK IN ANTARCTICA WITH SUSAN TRIVELPIECE. SOL WASC9-1440 DUE 081399 POC Randall Brown (206) 526-6226/FAX (206) 526-6025 Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract for fieldwork in Antarctica including pre- and post-season analysis and writing. Suggested contractor (Susan Trivelpiece) has been a co-principal investigator on this project for the last 18 years and will be responsible for overseeing the seabird research at the field site in 1999/00 field season. This task can only be completed by an individual with extensive, first-hand knowledge of the research and all of its history. Contractor will also direct the planning and oversight of field camp operations including providing input into logistics, safety, and operational factors to ensure equipment, supplies and personnel are transported to/from a remote field camp. Contractor will also manage the 20-year database from Antarctica research site and provide assistance in the analysis and publication of results arising from this research. Sources with similar qualifications and experience may submit a request for solicitation, include qualifications and experience with request. Simple requests for the solicitation will not be honored. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. Posted 07/23/99 (W-SN358595). (0204)

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