F--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, plans to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to Stennes Excavating, LLC, based in Alexandria, Minnesota, under authority permitting non-competitive contracting and simplified acquisition procedures. The contract involves restoring wetland basins in Douglas County, Minnesota. Stennes Excavating is uniquely qualified for this work due to their familiarity with the project areas, relevant expertise, and availability of required equipment, which enables them to respond quickly to project needs. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 238910, which pertains to site preparation contractors, with a size standard of $15 million. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, other firms with interest and capability are invited to express their interest by September 5, 2017, for informational purposes only. The government retains sole discretion on whether to pursue competition based on responses received. The contract is managed by the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. This action reflects the agency’s intent to streamline acquisition by leveraging an established contractor with proven ability to efficiently restore wetland habitats in the designated region.