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D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO SOLE SOURCE
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract with a base period and two-year option period to the International Air Transport Association for access to the IATA Live Animals Regulations and Perishable Cargo Regulations. This procurement, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260098 and classified under NAICS code 519290 for web search portals and other information services, is being conducted under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) as it does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. The primary objective is to equip Wildlife Inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists with critical, up-to-date regulatory resources required for enforcing U.S. wildlife import regulations, specifically 50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50 CFR 23.23, which incorporate IATA standards by reference. The IATA LAR and PCR are uniquely available only through IATA, including their LAR verify tool and hard copies, making it the sole source for these services. The contract value is estimated at no more than $350,000, with pricing deemed fair and reasonable based on past similar awards. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities via email only to Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov in Microsoft Word or PDF format by June 12, 2026, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government; however, no telephone inquiries are accepted, and respondents bear all costs associated with their submissions. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, or detailed delivery terms are specified at this pre-award stage, as the action is strictly a sole source notice to permit potential competition prior to award.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Acquisition & Property Operations, Division of International Conservation intends to award a firm fixed price sole source base plus two-year contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000 to:
International Air Transport Association
SS135 - 800 rue du Square - Victoria
Montreal QC H3C 0B4 Canada
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 519290, Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services. The object of this sole source award to equip Wildlife Inspectors and Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Policy Specialists with essential access to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR). The IATA LAR and PCR establish global standards for the transport of live animals and plants and is incorporated by reference in U.S. regulations governing wildlife imports. Access to these standards is critical for inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists to ensure compliance with both national and international requirements, specifically those outlined in 50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50 CFR 23.23.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 by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
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