Intent_to_Sole_Source_1.docx
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This document is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract for laboratory analyses of aquatic invasive species (AIS) samples for Yellowstone National Park. The National Park Service intends to award a sole source contract to Pisces Molecular under simplified acquisition procedures (NAICS 541714), citing the company's proprietary DNA detection method as uniquely capable of identifying priority AIS. The specific requirement involves sample testing in summer FY25, with Pisces Molecular's method deemed more sensitive than alternative laboratory techniques. The notice emphasizes the critical nature of early AIS detection for protecting Yellowstone's resources and visitor experience. Interested firms that believe they can provide comparable capabilities are invited to contact the Contract Specialist, Stacy Vallie, with the understanding that the government retains discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed order.
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United States Department of the Interior
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
CONTRACTING OPERATIONS - CENTRAL
1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Notice of Intent to Sole Source THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND NOT A COMPETITIVE REQUEST FOR QUOTE.
The National Park Service, Contracting Operations – Central, Northern Rockies Major Acquisition Buying Office, intends to issue a Sole Source award for laboratory analyses of samples for the early detection of priority aquatic invasive species (AIS) used to mitigate impacts on YELL's resources and visitors. Yellowstone National Park under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This will be a commercial acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures and will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541714.
Pisces Molecular uses a proprietary method for detecting the DNA of quagga and zebra mussels in environmental DNA samples. The Pisces assay is more sensitive than alternative methods commonly used by other laboratories. In 2024, samples from YELL analyzed by Pisces were found to be questionable for the presence of DNA from priority AIS, while alternative methods found the same samples to be negative. Additional sample testing is needed in summer FY25 by Pisces to determine whether focal AIS are present in YELL. Early detection of these AIS is a high priority for YELL because of the impact on visitors and YELL's resources.
This is a Sole Source Notice and not a request for quotations. No solicitation document is available with this notice. Any firm that believes it has the capabilities to provide these specific transmitters may contact the Contract Specialist, Stacy Vallie at stacy_vallie@nps.gov for more information regarding the requirement or specifications. A determination not to compete this proposed order based on responses to this notice will be made at the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered for support of the Government's determination to support of a non-competitive strategy.
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