R--Intent to Award Notice - Black-footed Ferret Veterinary Services
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The U.S. Department of the Interior intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC for specialized veterinary services dedicated to the captive black-footed ferret population at the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Colorado. The services encompass comprehensive medical, surgical, and husbandry support critical to the survival and reproductive success of this endangered species, requiring unique expertise in the care of captive black-footed ferrets, including their specific health conditions, surgical needs, and reproductive management within a species-recovery program. The contract falls under NAICS code 541940 and PSC R416, with a budget of $10.00, and is justified under FAR 6.103-1 due to the absence of other responsible sources with the required specialized knowledge. No formal solicitation is being issued, and the announcement serves only as a notice of intent to award. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities by email as a PDF to dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov prior to the July 30, 2026 deadline to demonstrate that competition would benefit the government, but all costs associated with submission are borne by the respondent. The contracting officer, Dana Arnold, is located in Falls Church, Virginia, and all communication must be directed to her via the provided email; failure to comply with submission guidelines or miss the deadline will disqualify responses. This action supports a federally managed endangered species recovery effort with no alternative providers possessing the necessary expertise available.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis under the authority of:
FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible source
To
DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC
312 Granite RDG
Laporte, Colorado
80535-9747, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541940: Veterinary Services, $10.0
The product service code (PSC) for this requirement is R416, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CARE
The object of this sole source award to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC., is for specialized veterinary services to support the husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes). The required services require specialized experience and knowledge in the veterinary care and management of captive black-footed ferrets, including their husbandry, medical conditions, surgical care, reproductive management, and the operational requirements of a captive-breeding and species-recovery program.
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 an Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov
Contracting Officer:
Dana Arnold
dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov
Falls Church, VA 22041
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