A--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed-price contract to Innovative Rotational Molding, Inc. for the supply of twenty-two specialized guzzler water storage tanks to be installed at remote locations within the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, Nevada. These tanks are critical for sustaining desert bighorn sheep populations and must precisely match the dimensions, material composition, and design of existing units to ensure seamless integration with current infrastructure. The procurement is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with an estimated value not to exceed $250,000, and is justified solely on the grounds that no other vendor can meet the exacting technical requirements for environmental durability, dimensional compatibility, and functional consistency under extreme desert conditions including high heat, intense UV exposure, and freezing temperatures. The tanks must be constructed from FDA- and UL-approved, UV-resistant polyethylene and be capable of helicopter transport with no additional packaging specifications defined beyond the need for ruggedness during transit and storage. The acquisition is non-competitive, and any interested party may submit information demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the government, but only if it provides clear and convincing evidence—this does not constitute a solicitation for bids nor does it obligate the government to alter its intent. Responses must be submitted via email to Melissa Niemi by August 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, referencing the notice number DOIFFBO260148. Delivery and final acceptance occur on-site at the refuge, with no formal inspection criteria, invoicing method, payment office, or accounting codes specified in the documentation. The contract includes no options, modifications, or supplementary clauses beyond the sole-source justification and basic compliance requirements tied to environmental performance and operational continuity.