Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Fish and Wildlife Service requires veterinary and quarantine services for three baby spider monkeys seized near the California border. Only the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Safari Park has the expertise, facilities, and proximity to provide timely care for the primates to prevent disease spread. The period of performance is August 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023. Price was determined fair based on past contracts. The solicitation number is 140FS124Q0034 and notice of intent was issued by the Fish and Wildlife Service with a due date of January 8, 2024.

No set-aside was used for this sole source requirement. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Safari Park is identified as the only qualified source given their experience and facilities. The services will be performed at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Safari Park from August 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023 to care for three spider monkeys seized near the California border over that four month period.