C--Notice of Intent to Issue Sole Source Award

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region 5, plans to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Burgess & Niple, Inc., based in Chantilly, Virginia, under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source is available. This contract involves architectural and engineering observation services specifically to ensure that the visitor center roof replacement project at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge in Cape Charles, Virginia, adheres to technical requirements. Burgess & Niple, Inc. previously developed the technical specifications for the construction under competed Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, making them the only suitable contractor for this task. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. No competitive solicitation will be issued for this procurement, as this notice serves solely to inform interested parties of the intent to engage Burgess & Niple, Inc. The contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia, within the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters. This action reflects a streamlined procurement process aiming to leverage the contractor’s unique expertise and prior involvement to ensure continuity and compliance for the roof replacement project.