B01_-_Sole_Source_Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf

Sole Source Notice of Intent

MONTEZUMA NWR WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

This notice is issued to inform the public of the U.S. Government’s intent to award a sole source contract pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.501.

The proposed procurement will be conducted on a sole source basis with the Town of Montezuma to obtain administrative support services necessary to facilitate the selection of a contractor for the construction of a new municipal water service extension to the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located in Seneca Falls, New York.

Currently, the Refuge relies on trucked-in water stored in underground cisterns for non-potable uses, while bottled water is provided for drinking purposes. Previous attempts to establish on-site wells were unsuccessful due to high salinity levels in the groundwater, rendering it unsuitable for consumption. The nearest public water supply, owned by the Town of Aurelius, is located approximately 0.6 miles away on River Road.

As part of a broader initiative to replace the Refuge’s visitor center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has identified the need for a reliable and potable water source. The planned waterline will convey drinking water from the municipal supply to the Refuge to support staff, visitors, and maintenance operations, and to provide fire protection for the facilities. The project will terminate at a capped connection point centrally located on Refuge property. Future connections to existing and new buildings will be executed under a separate FWS construction contract.

This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available at this time. However, all responsible sources that believe they are capable of meeting the Government’s requirements may submit detailed product information and a capabilities statement for consideration.

Submissions must clearly demonstrate the ability to fulfill the needs outlined in this notice.

All responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on December 12, 2025, and should be directed to:

Ian A. Young Contracting Officer U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Email: Ian_A_Young@fws.gov

The Government reserves the right to make a determination not to compete this proposed contract based on the responses received. Such a determination is solely at the discretion of the Government.

Procurement Classification Code:

C1AZ - ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- CONSTRUCTION: OTHER ADM

mailto:Ian_A_Young@fws.gov

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Contracting Office:

Department of Interior, USFWS Contracting and Facilities Management

Point of Contact:

Ian Young, Contract Specialist Email: Ian_A_Young@FWS.gov.

mailto:Ian_A_Young@FWS.gov