Special notice of intent to award to a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260148
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 312112 Bottled Water Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, Nevada, issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to Innovative Rotational Molding, Inc., with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The award is not subject to competition; the notice is published to solicit evidence that competitive procurement would benefit the government.
USFWS intends to procure twenty-two guzzler tanks for remote desert bighorn sheep on the refuge. The tanks require specific dimensions and materials to replace current tanks in use and must integrate precisely with existing gravity feed, self-leveling guzzler systems and site topography. Market research found no other sources capable of providing tanks matching the exact specifications, quality, material, and color necessary to withstand helicopter transport and extreme environmental conditions including intense heat, UV exposure, and freezing temperatures. Consistency across wildlife water developments throughout Southern Nevada is essential to avoid operational burdens on the government and partner organizations.
The purchase will be processed under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for simplified acquisitions not exceeding $250,000. Interested parties have ten calendar days from publication to demonstrate that competition would prove advantageous to the government. Any response must provide clear and convincing evidence supporting competitive procurement. The contracting officer has determined the price fair and reasonable based on market research. Contact Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@ios.doi.gov; reference the notice number in all correspondence.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Desert National Wildlife Refuge, in Las Vegas, NV, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Innovative Rotational Molding, Inc. to furnish: Twenty-two (22) guzzler tanks for remote desert bighorn sheep on the refuge. These tanks require specific dimensions and materials to replace the current tanks in use by USFWS.
Please see the attached Single Source Justification form for further detail.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Melissa Niemi, email: melissa_niemi@ios.doi.gov. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
This notice will close on: 08/03/2026 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_IRM_tanks-Single_Source_Justification_NOI_1.pdf |
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