99--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, plans to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to the Nebraska Historical Society in Lincoln, NE, for the conservation treatment of metal artifacts from the Steamboat Bertrand collection. This decision is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13, allowing for other than full and open competition and simplified acquisition procedures. The Nebraska Historical Society has a demonstrated history of preserving the Bertrand Collection, making them uniquely qualified to continue these services. Their proximity to the collection reduces transit risks and minimizes the time the artifacts would be away from public display by ensuring treatment occurs near their controlled environment. The contract falls under NAICS code 813312, with a size standard of $15 million. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested and capable firms are invited to respond by September 21, 2015. However, the government retains sole discretion over whether to pursue competition based on the responses. The contract will be managed by the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service headquarters located in Falls Church, VA. This notice primarily serves to inform potential parties about the intended sole source award rather than solicit bids.