B01_Synopsis_of_Proposed_Contract_Action_1.docx

Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action Bureau of Land Management Reference 140L0122Q0045

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wild Horse and Burro Program intends to issue a sole source contract to Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization, Inc. (PAACO) of Kearney, MO, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). BLM has determined that PAACO is the sole provider of certified animal welfare audit training. The training services include development of training materials and in-person, instructor-led training.

BLM intends to acquire commercial items and services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.

The NAICS Code for this procurement is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training.

The BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) team was established in 2021 to implement the standards of the Wild Horse and Burro Program. This requirement supports the CAWP team.

Requirement Details:

· Training location: Burns, OR

· Anticipated dates: late October 2022

· Number of classes: 1

· Anticipated number of students: 5

· Acquire formal professional training in animal welfare auditing specific to wild horses and burros from a recognized organization that provides animal auditing training.

· Develop training materials that incorporate all elements of BLM Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program defined in BLM Permanent Instruction Memorandum 2021-002.

· Provide training and instruction on how to consistently and successfully implement CAWP Team Assessments.

· Provide training and instruction on how to consistently and successfully implement CAWP Team Assessments.

· Instruct students on auditing skills and practices that are consistent with industry standards.

Interested organizations must submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to Brian Peck, bpeck@blm.gov not later than March 31, 2023. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the BLM not to compete this proposed effort is solely within the discretion of the BLM.

Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.