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This Sources Sought Notice is being published for the purpose of conducting Market Research to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potent... This Sources Sought Notice is being published for the purpose of conducting Market Research to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. This is not a solicitation. All costs associated with providing information, as requested by this Sources Sought Notice, shall be the responsibility of the submitter. Submission is voluntary. The US Geological Survey (USGS) is interested in better understanding the social science of ecological transformation. As the climate changes managers are increasingly using a decision making tool called the RAD framework (Resist, Accept, Direct). However, further research is needed to understand the social science components of this tool including the institutional context and emotional relevance for stakeholders and partners when making consequential decisions. A particularly glaring gap for ecological transformation in national parks is how to make consequential decisions that impact tribal nations with deep cultural and historical ties to the park. Interested firms who feel that they can provide the service (based upon the criteria specified herein), are invited to submit in writing an affirmative response to this announcement. An affirmative response must include references with contact names, email address, and phone numbers. These references are to be for contracts similar in scope as the contract under consideration. This information will be evaluated and used to determine if competitive opportunities exist. Affirmative responses must also include supporting information showing the firm can meet all requirements set forth in this announcement. All responses must be submitted NLT 9/1/2022 at 1:00pm MST via e-mail to: ysornberger@usgs.gov. This is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (Fedbizopps.gov) website and no paper copies will be provided.