Sources_Sought_Notice_Details_1.docx

Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Training Course Development This is not a Request for Proposals. This is a Sources Sought.

The purpose of this announcement for market research purposes to determine potential capable firms and businesses that would be able to develop a training course and materials for a new Pesticide Applicator Certification and Safety Training for the Department of the Interior. A draft of the Performance Work Statement is attached.

The proposed North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this potential procurement is 611430 Professional and Management Development Training with a Small Business Administration (SBA) Size Standard of $15.0 Million, and the proposed Product Service Code (PSC) is U008 Education/Training – Training/Curriculum Development. Vendors are welcome to suggest an alternate NAICS or PSC Code if one appears to better align with this potential requirement for the Government’s consideration.

Responses to this request for information will not constitute responses to any request for quotes which is not currently available. No request for quotes currently exists; therefore, do not request a copy of it. The decision regarding whether a solicitation will be issued and the eventual acquisition strategy for the procurement of these services is solely at the Government’s discretion. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, and the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government’s evaluation of the capability statement received may factor into whether any forthcoming request for quote will be conducted as a small business set-aside, full and open competition, or a sole-source procurement.

Any new firms that are capable and interested in providing these services may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency. The capability statement will be no more than ten (10) pages in length and will address the following topics:

· Organization’s name, address, phone number, email, and point of contact information.

· List any existing Government-wide vehicles that your firm has available for DOI’s use. Include the Contract number. For example, GSA Multiple Award Schedule, OASIS, etc.

· Brief summary describing your organization’s capabilities that could meet this requirement.

· Description of any work done previously related to areas mentioned above along with the name of business and organization, date of award & completion, and estimated award value.

· Indicate if you have had a project that required approval by the Environmental Protection Agency or another similar governing body. If so, who was that organization?

· Include your business size classification (e.g., large business, small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDB, SDVOSB, WOSB, VOSB)

The government is also requesting that firms submit any applicable questions or advice for the government to consider as it works to finalize its requirements documents.

Vendors with questions shall not contact OLES directly and will submit any questions and responses to the Joan Clarkston for this requirement via e-mail at joan_clarkston@ibc.doi.gov.

Any questions or recommendations regarding this potential requirements document are highly encouraged. Any advice or concerns with the development of this course, that the Government should take into consideration, is also helpful. There is no page limitation for this submission or feedback on the requirements documents.

Attachments:

Attachment A – Draft PWS (2026Mar26)

RFI Number DOIDFBO260050