Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Animal Care

NOTICE OF INTENT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government's intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to Seaside Seabird Sanctuary (Contractor) located in Indian Shores, Florida.

This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 812910, Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services for which the agency intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 13.106-1(b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.

This requirement is to secure reliable, quality, humane care of wildlife seized by officers of the FWS during the time period in which investigations related to these animal seizures can be resolved. Law Enforcement personnel have been housing seized wildlife at the Contractor¿s facility and it is necessary to ensure confidentiality is maintained so cases are not compromised. Work includes husbandry care, cleaning, feeding, watering, daily monitoring, enrichment services, and reporting on health assessments, treatments, and overall condition of animals accepted at the facility.

FWS anticipates a BPA award in January 2021 with a proposed period of performance of five years with an estimated total contract value of $100,000.00.

This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive.

Questions or comments to this Notice of Intent should be directed to Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than 11:00am, EST, Thursday, 12/31/2020. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission ¿ DOIFFBO210021.