Intent to Award Notice - Black-footed Ferret Veterinary Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260129
- Agency
-
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541940 Veterinary Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC for specialized veterinary services supporting the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Colorado, with a statement of capabilities deadline of July 30, 2026. The award is justified under FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source) and reflects the requirement for specialized experience in captive black-footed ferret veterinary care, including husbandry, medical treatment, surgical management, and reproductive management within a species-recovery program. The contract is firm-fixed-price; the stated NAICS threshold is $10.0 million. Although this is a notice of intent to award and not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit a written statement of capabilities that demonstrates clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. All costs associated with preparing and submitting a response are the responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the agency.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE for FWS National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center, CO for specialized veterinary services to support the husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC.
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis under the authority of:
FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible source
To
DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC
312 Granite RDG
Laporte, Colorado
80535-9747, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541940: Veterinary Services, $10.0
The product service code (PSC) for this requirement is R416, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE
The object of this sole source award to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC., is for specialized veterinary services to support the husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes). The required services require specialized experience and knowledge in the veterinary care and management of captive black-footed ferrets, including their husbandry, medical conditions, surgical care, reproductive management, and the operational requirements of a captive-breeding and species-recovery program.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as an Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov
Contracting Officer:
Dana Arnold
dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov
Falls Church, VA 22041
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