7A--notice of intent to award a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260038
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513210 Software Publishers
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Fish and Wildlife Service has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Avid Technology, Inc. for Media Composer software and related support services. This special notice, posted on February 25, 2026, indicates the agency's intention to procure video editing software and hardware renewal services under simplified acquisition procedures. The contract value is expected to remain below the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000, falling under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.106-1(b). The procurement is classified under NAICS code 513210 (Software Publishers) and PSC code 7A20 (IT and Telecom - Application Development Software). The point of contact for this opportunity is Jack Skogen at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
The sole source justification is based on the Fish and Wildlife Service's 30-year history with Avid technology and the need to support ongoing national-level projects, including the agency's 250th celebration film. Interested parties have three calendar days from the notice publication to submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, with the deadline set for March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time. The government will consider all responses solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, though the decision to compete remains entirely within the government's discretion. No reimbursement will be provided for capability submissions. This acquisition leverages Avid Technology's exclusive position as both the manufacturer and technical support provider for the agency's existing video editing systems and proprietary hardware.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
FWS ANALYTICAL CONTROL FACILITY intends to award a sole source purchase order to Avid Technology, Inc. to furnish: Media Composer Perpetual 1-Year Updates + Elite Support Plan RENEWAL, Avid Advantage, Avid NEXIS | E4 120TB, ExpertPlus with Hardware Renewal.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 513210 with the size standard of $47M. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7A20.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: jack_skogen@fws.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email.
This notice will close on: 3/6/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16__Avid_Single_Source_Justification__PR44035166__3-0034_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7A--WV-analytical cntrl FAC-avid software LI | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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