Notice of intent to SS, AK Polar Bear - ANCC
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140F0S24Q0030
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- R799 Support- Management: Other
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source contract to the Alaska Nannut Co-Management Council (ANCC) for consulting services to draft a harvest management plan for the co-management of polar bears in Alaska.
The purpose of this contract is to maintain ANCC staff, secure legal counsel as needed, arrange travel and logistics for ANCC meetings, arrange ANCC representation at both domestic and international meetings related to polar bear management, and arrange meetings in ANCC communities to conduct outreach and further efforts related to the draft Co-Management Agreement and draft Chukchi Sea Polar Bear Harvest Management Plan. ANCC has been determined to be the only firm capable of providing these services as they have the legal authority to represent the 15 tribal governments in Alaska that engage in the annual subsistence taking of polar bears from the Alaska-Chukotka population. Contractors who disagree with this sole source determination may submit their arguments and statements of capability by June 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
Notice text
Notice of Intent for award of sole source for developing a harvest management plan for the co-management of polar bears in Alaska.
Description:
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE/PROPOSAL
The FSC Code is R799, the NAICS Code is 541990 and the size standard is $19.5M.
Notice of Intent for Award: The US Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source requirement to Alaska Nannut Co-Management Council (ANCC), for consulting services to draft a harvest management plan for the co-management of polar bears in Alaska in two phases and related necessary tasks. This will involve maintaining staff for ANCC and securing legal counsel as needed, arranging travel and logistics for ANCC meetings, arranging ANCC representation at both domestic and international meetings related to polar bear management, and arranging meetings in ANCC communities to conduct outreach and further efforts related to the draft Co-Management Agreement and draft Chukchi Sea Polar Bear Harvest Management Plan.
Alaska Nannut Co-Management Council has been determined to be the only firm with the capability to provide the required polar bear harvest management plan services since they are the only organization determined to be capable of implementing the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) Title V, U.S.-Russia Agreement and demonstrate the have the legal authority to represent the 15 tribal governments in the State of Alaska that engage in the annual subsistence taking of polar bears from the Alaska-Chukotka population.
If you disagree with this sole source, you may submit your argument and a statement of capability for this requirement for consideration.
Responses are due No Later Than 10:00 PAM (Pacific Time) on 4 JUN 2024. Questions may be addressed to Robert Sung, Contracting Officer, E-Mail: robert_sung@fws.gov
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AK-mrne mammals mgmt OFC BO harvest mgmt | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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