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F--Intent to Sole Source Native Plant Testing
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price commercial services purchase order to the Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, acting through the University of Nevada, Reno, for comprehensive native plant seed processing, testing, packaging, and controlled-environment storage services in support of the Seeds of Success program at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex. This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the determination that the University of Nevada, Reno is the only responsible source capable of meeting the full integrated requirement, which includes seed intake, cleaning, testing, ARS backup sample preparation, packaging, tracking, and long-term storage under strict environmental controls. Market research, including prior outreach and a posted sources-sought notice, confirmed no other capable vendors exist, making competitive solicitation impractical. Interested parties may submit a capability statement to demonstrate their ability to perform the complete scope of work, but only if they can conclusively prove they meet all technical and operational criteria, including relevant experience with Great Basin and Mojave Desert species, proper certifications, facilities, and infrastructure for seed handling and storage. Submissions must include company identity, UEI and CAGE codes, point of contact details, a clear explanation of capacity for all required tasks, description of certifications and technical capabilities, documented relevant experience, and disclosure of any subcontracted services. Responses must be electronically submitted by August 3, 2026, to the designated point of contact, and any submissions failing to fully satisfy the requirement will not be considered further. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with a sole-source award or reopen competition based on responses.
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The proposed contract action is for commercial services at or below the simplified acquisition threshold for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source, as implemented for commercial acquisitions by FAR Part 12.
The Government requires a contractor to provide the full integrated requirement for receipt, cleaning, testing, packaging, tracking, and controlled-environment storage of native plant seed collections, including ARS backup sample preparation and related reporting.
Based on market research conducted by the Government, including a posted sources sought notice and direct outreach to potentially capable vendors, the Government believes the University of Nevada, Reno is the only responsible source reasonably available to meet the Government's requirement.
All responsible sources that believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the full requirement. Responses must be submitted electronically to oscar_orozco@ios.doi.gov no later than August 03, 2026.
Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses that do not clearly demonstrate the ability to satisfy the Government's full requirement may not be considered further.
Interested parties must submit sufficient written documentation that demonstrates their ability to provide the complete requirement described in this notice. Responses shall include, at a minimum, company name and address. Name, title, phone number, and email address of a point of contact. UEI and CAGE code. A clear explanation of the firm's ability to perform the full integrated requirement, including seed intake, cleaning, testing, ARS sample preparation, packaging, tracking, and controlled-environment storage. Identification of all certifications, licenses, facilities, and technical capabilities relevant to this requirement. A description of relevant experience with native plant seed processing and storage, especially for Great Basin and Mojave Desert species. Identification of any subcontracted or outsourced elements of performance.
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