B--NOTICE OF INTENT to AWARD SOLE SOURCE for FWS Bozeman Fish Health Center for la
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Joint Administrative Operations team, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to RC Fish LLC for specialized laboratory consulting services at the Bozeman Fish Health Center. This action is authorized under FAR 6.103-1 due to the absence of other responsible sources capable of meeting the technical requirements, which include parasitology and molecular methods laboratory services, management of the Wild Fish Health Survey database, field sampling operations, and adherence to QA/QC standards enforced by an AFS certified Aquatic Animal Health Inspector. The contract falls under NAICS code 541690 for other scientific and technical consulting services and will support critical fish health monitoring and conservation efforts. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities demonstrating that competition would benefit the government, but only if accompanied by clear and convincing evidence. All submissions must be sent as a PDF attachment via email to jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov no later than August 14, 2026, and must be received by the stated deadline; no telephone inquiries or alternative formats will be accepted. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing or submitting responses. This notice serves solely as an intent to award and is not a solicitation, and the award is anticipated to proceed without competition unless a viable alternative is substantiated during the response window.
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This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive quotes. US Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract, under the authority of FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible source, to RC Fish LLC.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. The objective of this sole source award to RC Fish LLC is to provide parasitology laboratory section, molecular methods laboratory section, Wild Fish Health Survey database management, field sampling efforts, and QA/QC standards by an AFS certified Aquatic Animal Health Inspector.
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 via e-mail only as a portable document format (PDF) attachment to the following address: jeremy_riva@ios.doi.gov. No telephone requests/offers will be honored.
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