F--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Falls Church, Virginia, plans to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order to the World Wildlife Fund, Inc., based in Washington, DC, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13. This contract aims to secure a qualified contractor to collaborate with the Service’s Combating Wildlife Trafficking Strategy and Partnerships Branch for a detailed assessment of illegal wildlife trade, specifically targeting species imported into the United States and native species unlawfully harvested for export. With over four decades of experience investigating wildlife trade patterns and markets, the World Wildlife Fund is uniquely positioned to deliver an in-depth and comprehensive analysis within the required timeframe. Their affiliated program, TRAFFIC, is notable for publishing a dedicated journal on wildlife trade issues, including updates on legislation, investigations, and seizures, which underscores their expertise in this domain. The contract falls under the NAICS code 813312 with a size standard of $15 million, and while this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, interested and capable firms are encouraged to respond by August 29, 2018, for informational purposes. The government reserves the discretion to decide whether to compete the requirement based on responses to this notice. The place of performance is not specified beyond the office location in Falls Church, VA, and the contract involves cooperation with a federal agency under the Department of the Interior, focusing on efforts to combat wildlife trafficking through robust analysis and strategic partnership.