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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’s Acquisition & Property Operations Division of International Conservation plans to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for access to their Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR). This contract, valued up to $350,000, will provide Wildlife Inspectors and CITES Policy Specialists with critical tools to ensure compliance with national and international wildlife transport standards as referenced in U.S. regulations. The sole source award is justified under the Federal Acquisition Regulations for procurements below the simplified acquisition threshold and is intended to equip personnel with the necessary regulatory guidance for the safe and legal transport of live animals and plants. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes but invites interested parties to submit written statements of capabilities demonstrating how competition could benefit the government. Submissions must be delivered via email by June 12, 2026, and should include clear evidence supporting competitive proposals; however, all costs associated with submitting responses are borne by the respondents. The point of contact for this action is Mary Rawlinson, who can be reached via email. Telephone inquiries or offers will not be entertained. The contract falls under the NAICS code 519290, which covers web search portals and other information services, further indicating the focus on digital access to critical regulatory resources.
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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