Masked Bobwhite Quail Surveys - Sonora, Mexico

Post Date

September 14th 2009

Application Due Date

September 18th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

FWSR2-MBP-SJV-MASKEDBOBWHITEQUAIL

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Environment
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of Interior Guidance (505 DM 2.14), USFWS Region 2 provides notice of its intent to make a single source award in the amount of $81,000 to Eduardo Gomez to continue to support surveys for Masked Bobwhite in the Mexican state of Sonora. Mr. Gomez is a well-established, successful biologist operating in Mexico, and is uniquely qualified because he has been working on the Masked Bobwhite survey project for three years. This experience will ensure continuity in methodology and reduce observer bias. He is also well-known by the private landowners who have Masked Bobwhites on their property and has permission to access their lands. In addition Mr. Gomez knows the songs and calls given and habitats used by the Masked Bobwhite, which is only learned with years of experience. This announcement is published as a Single Source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This is NOT a request for competitive quotes. The intent of the Pre-Solicitation Notice is for informational purposes only.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $81000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

As justification for Single Source Determination, in accordance with Department of Interior Guidance (505 DM 2.14), USFWS Region 2 provides notice of its intent to make a single source award in the amount of $81,000 to Eduardo Gomez to continue to support surveys for Masked Bobwhite in the Mexican state of Sonora. Mr. Gomez is a well-established, successful biologist operating in Mexico, and is uniquely qualified because he has been working on the Masked Bobwhite survey project for three years. This experience will ensure continuity in methodology and reduce observer bias. He is also well-known by the private landowners who have Masked Bobwhites on their property and has permission to access their lands. In addition Mr. Gomez knows the songs and calls given and habitats used by the Masked Bobwhite, which is only learned with years of experience. The survey information is extremely important to the recovery of the Masked Bobwhite.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  Robert Mesta
  Sonoran Joint Venture Coordinator
  Phone 520-882-0047

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Help Desk

• Agency Email Address:

  Robert_Mesta@fws.gov

• Location:

  Migratory Birds