Sole Source Resources Planning for NatureServe Analysis
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The U.S. Forest Service intends to award a sole-source contract to NatureServe Analysis Inc. under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul, because only this entity possesses the unique expertise to deliver essential data on patterns of aquatic and terrestrial species and the imperiled status of native taxa across the continental United States and Alaska. No solicitation will be posted, and the Government will proceed without competition unless affirmative written responses from other responsible sources are received by 10:00 AM Pacific Time on August 11, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer via email before the deadline, but oral communications will not be accepted, and the Government retains full discretion to proceed non-competitively. The contract falls under NAICS code 541990 with a size standard of $19.5 million, and no small business set-aside applies. Responses must include the business name, point of contact details, CAGE Code, DUNS number, and if applicable, the small business designation such as 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, or SDVOSB, along with a detailed Statement of Capability outlining the organization’s skills and knowledge relevant to the required services. All submissions must be sent electronically to kevin.flores@usda.gov, and potential respondents are advised that they bear all costs associated with responding. The solicitation number is 1240BK26R0016, with a final response deadline of August 18, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Kevin Flores, reachable at the provided email and phone number. The contract will be performed in Corvallis, Oregon, and the office is located in Portland, Oregon.
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This is a special notice prepared in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 5.1 "Pre-solicitation."
U.S. Forest Service intends to negotiate/award a sole-source contract with NatureServe Analysis Inc. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) as implemented by RFO FAR 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other services will satisfy agency requirements.
The contractor shall provide information and data on patterns of aquatic and terrestrial species, and the imperiled status of native taxa, are critical information for the management of the nation’s forests on all species present in the continental United States and Alaska.
A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE POSTED. The Government intends to proceed with this sole source action. The NAICS code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The size standard is $19.5M for the NAICS code defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement to the Contracting Officer/Specialist before the notice end date. If no affirmative written responses are received by 10:00 AM Pacific Time on 11 August 2026, an award will be made without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Electronic responses and questions shall be submitted via email to kevin.flores@usda.gov. The U.S. Forest Service is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSES TO THIS SPECIAL NOTICE
1. Business name, Point of Contact name, email address, and phone number.
2. CAGE Code and DUNS number.
3. In the event that the organization is a small business, state the category of small business, such as 8(a), HUBZone, Veteran Owned Small Business, Woman Owned Small Business, or SDVOSB.
4. Statement of Capability (SOC): Discuss skills and knowledge required to provide this equipment.
Point of Contact for questions concerning this notice is Kevin Flores, kevin.flores@usda.gov
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