B--AK-DIV OF MIG BIRDS-MURRELET FINAL REPOR

The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to ABR, Inc. for the statistical analysis and final reporting of the Kachemak Bay Brachyramphus Murrelet project. The scope of work involves population estimation, trend analysis, spatial density and habitat modeling, and regional synthesis. The anticipated period of performance runs from September 28, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with the award expected around September 21, 2026. ABR, Inc. has been identified as the only source with the necessary project-specific knowledge and datasets to complete the work without risking significant delays or costs. While this is a notice of intent to sole source under simplified acquisition procedures, other responsible sources may submit pricing and capability information by September 19, 2026. The government maintains full discretion on whether to compete the acquisition based on the responses received.