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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 14, 2004 FBO #0839
MODIFICATION

R -- Nationwide public-private competitions for the selected functions of Animal Caretakers and Biological Science Technicians

Notice Date

3/12/2004
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

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

3/12/2005
 

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

This is a re-posting of a sources sought announcement posted March 8, 2004. This posting request that potential vendors and public reimbursable sources email a request to the Contracting Office cited below for a survey that will be emailed to interested vendors. The competitive study announced March 8, 2004, has not changed and is as follows: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (FWS) COMPETITIVE SOURCING-A-76 Study, 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 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. The purpose of this request for information is to solicit ideas and opinions pertaining to these competitions and to determine the capability and interest of potential private sector service providers. Potential private sector or public reimbursable sources are requested to email the POC's indicated below to request a copy of a survey form that will be issued via email. Please submit responses and/or questions to Francisca Crouch, Primary Contracting Officer, at Francisca_Crouch@FWS.gov, David Morgan, Alternate Contracting Officer, at David_L_Morgan@FWS.GOV. Your participation in this market research is appreciated and valuable to the process.
 

Web Link

Please click here to view more details.
(http://ideasec.nbc.gov/ecprod/owa/ec$cbd.sypfirstcount?P_SERVER_ID3=FW144850&P_OBJ_ID1=104877)
 

Place of Performance

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

Zip Code: 22203

Country: usa
 

Record

SN00544091-W 20040314/040312220006 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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

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