Predator Control at Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO250051
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 114210 Hunting and Trapping
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for predator control services at the Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). The contract will be awarded to Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service (TWDMS) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement. The notice specifically pertains to hunting and trapping services aimed at controlling predators that threaten the survival of the Attwaters Prairie Chicken. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 114210 for Animal Trapping. The special notice was posted on February 25, 2025, with a response deadline of March 11, 2025.
The primary objective of this contract is to control and remove both avian and mammalian predators that endanger the Attwaters Prairie Chicken population. While the notice is a sole source intent, it provides an opportunity for other interested parties to submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can competitively meet the requirement. Any capability statements must be submitted via PDF email to jeremy_riva@fws.gov, with clear evidence demonstrating potential advantages to government competition. Respondents should be aware that all costs associated with preparing and submitting documentation are their sole responsibility and will not be reimbursed. TWDMS was selected due to possessing unique equipment, expertise, and necessary permits for conducting predator control safely and effectively on federal lands. The notice emphasizes that it does not constitute a formal solicitation, but offers a pathway for potential alternative contractors to present their qualifications.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT to AWARD SOLE SOURCE for USFWS Attwater Prairie Chicken NWR for Predator Control Services (Hunting and Trapping).
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes. US Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed priced sole source contract, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source, to Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service (TWDMS). TWDMS has all of the unique equipment, expertise, and permits required to conduct predator control in a safe and effective manner on Federal land.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 114210 Hunting and Trapping ¿ Animal Trapping. The purpose of this sole source award to Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service is for the control and/or removal of predators of the prairie chicken. Numerous predators threaten the continued survival of the Attwater¿s Prairie Chicken, both avian and mammalian.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they 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 via e-mail only as a portable document format (PDF) attachment to the following address: jeremy_riva@fws.gov. No telephone requests/offers will be honored.
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