R--Wetland Flora Workshop, Regulatory Staff, Operations Division, Louisville District

The contract involves a sole source, firm fixed price procurement awarded to Institute of Botanical Training, LLC (IBT) to conduct a specialized wetland flora workshop for the Regulatory Staff within the Operations Division of the Louisville District. This four-day training will focus on field identification of wetland plants in areas around Indianapolis, Indiana, representing the flora found within the Louisville District boundaries. IBT is uniquely qualified to provide this training due to its exclusive expertise in wetland plants specific to this region. The requirement is being conducted under authority granted by 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), allowing for a sole source procurement, though capability statements from other responsible sources were invited by a specified deadline. The workshop aims to enhance the regulatory staff’s ability to accurately identify wetland flora, supporting effective environmental management within the district. The solicitation, referenced under number W912QRFY15WETLAND, was posted on June 3, 2015 and is managed by the Department of Defense’s Louisville office. While this notice is not a formal request for proposals, it provides an opportunity for interested parties to submit capability statements prior to the close date. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 611699, which pertains to all other schools and instruction, indicating the educational nature of the service.