Special notice of intent to award to sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260098
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 519290 Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on June 2, 2026, its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed price contract to the International Air Transport Association for access to the IATA Live Animals Regulations and Perishable Cargo Regulations, with a response deadline of June 12, 2026. The contract will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000 and carries a base term plus two optional years. No set-aside applies.
The requirement is to equip Wildlife Inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists with essential access to IATA's regulations, which establish global standards for transporting live animals and plants and are incorporated by reference in U.S. wildlife import regulations (50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50 CFR 23.23). The sole-source justification asserts that IATA is the only producer of these materials and verification tools; no market research was conducted on the basis that competition would yield no alternatives.
This is not a competitive solicitation. Interested parties may submit a written statement of capabilities containing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Any costs incurred in preparing a response are the respondent's responsibility and will not be reimbursed. The NAICS code is 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services).
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Acquisition & Property Operations, Division of International Conservation intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base plus two-year contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000 to:
International Air Transport Association
SS135 - 800 rue du Square - Victoria
Montreal QC H3C 0B4 Canada
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services. The object of this sole source award to equip Wildlife Inspectors and Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Policy Specialists with essential access to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR). The IATA LAR and PCR establish global standards for the transport of live animals and plants and is incorporated by reference in U.S. regulations governing wildlife imports. Access to these standards is critical for inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists to ensure compliance with both national and international requirements, specifically those outlined in 50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50 CFR 23.23.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it 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 by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_-_Single_Source_Justification_-_FE_1.pdf |
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