Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award - Emergency Tree Removal
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260006
- Agency
-
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for emergency tree removal services. This notice, posted on December 11, 2025, announces the Service's intention to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Zorza, Inc., located in Hood River, Oregon. The contract is authorized under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. The work falls under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) and PSC code F014 (Natural Resources/Conservation—Tree Thinning). This notice provides interested parties an opportunity to submit documentation if they believe they can meet the stated requirements, with a deadline of December 18, 2025.
The primary objective of this sole source award is to immediately remove dead, damaged, and structurally compromised trees that pose a direct threat to public safety, personnel, property, and critical infrastructure at USFWS Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery. Zorza, Inc. was selected based on their demonstrated ability to respond rapidly to emergencies, familiarity with the site, specialized equipment, and expertise in hazardous tree removal, coupled with their prior successful completion of similar work for the Service. The urgent nature of the requirement necessitates that removal services commence without delay to mitigate risks of injury, property damage, and operational disruption. While this notice is not a competitive solicitation, any interested party who believes they can fulfill the requirements may submit relevant documentation by the December 18, 2025 due date. The expedited sole source approach ensures that critical safety hazards are addressed promptly and professionally, maintaining continuity of Service operations.
Notice text
Emergency - 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, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. USFWS Spring Creek NFH intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 to:
Zorza, Inc.
4195 Douglas Fir DR
Hood River, Oregon 97031
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 561730, Landscaping Services. The objective of this emergency sole source award is to immediately remove dead, damaged, and structurally compromised trees that pose a direct threat to public safety, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service personnel, property, and critical infrastructure. Several hazardous trees have been identified on Service property, and their condition presents an imminent risk of injury, structural damage, and disruption of operations.
Due to the urgent nature of this requirement, it is imperative that removal services be initiated without delay. Zorza, Inc. has been selected to perform this work based on their proven ability to respond rapidly to emergency situations, their familiarity with the site, and their specialized equipment and expertise in hazardous tree removal. Zorza, Inc. has previously completed similar work for the Service and has demonstrated reliability, safety compliance, and technical proficiency under time-sensitive conditions.
Engaging Zorza, Inc. ensures that the hazardous trees will be removed promptly and professionally, mitigating the risk of injury or damage and maintaining continuity of operations. Any delay in addressing this issue could result in significant harm to personnel, property, and mission-critical services
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: Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
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