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R -- DEVELOPMENT OF LAHONTAN CUTTHROAT TROUT GENETICS MANAGEMENT PLAN SOL RFQ99-078 (YY) POC Please fax requests for this solicitation to Sandy Stevens at (503) 231-6259. RFQ99-078 (YY) Request for Quotations for development of a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout Genetics Management Plan for the Nevada U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Reno, NV. Work consists of developing a genetics management plan that includes guidelines for establishing new populations of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and optimizes management of donor populations while maximizing the long-term improvement of the trout's genetic health. This contact will be awarded for a base year with option to renew for three option years. Estimated cost of the project is less than $100,000. The solicitation package should be available on or around July 23, 1999 with quotes due approximately August 9, 1999 (see copy of solicitation for actual due date). This is a Request for Quotations and no bid bond is required. However, upon award, the awardee will need to provide a payment security in the form of a Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit equal to 50 percent of the total price of the award. Award will be made based on contractor's responses to specific evaluation factors (including experience and technical capability)/past performance/cost. Resume with job descriptions, contract numbers/contacts and phone numbers will be required. Look closely at Sections L and M of the quotation package. Posted 07/21/99 (W-SN357113). (0202)

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