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Sole Source - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation

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143041-26-0104Federal

Submission Closed08/15/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory for the genetic analysis of 560 fin clips from rainbow trout in the Similkameen River. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 12.102(a) due to the laboratory’s exclusive access to a proprietary baseline dataset of 384 validated SNP markers essential for comparing genetic relatedness to historical anadromous steelhead populations in the Upper Columbia River DPS, a capability no other entity possesses. The contract, with an estimated value of $26,500, requires DNA extraction, genotyping using the 384-SNP panel, statistical analysis of genetic differentiation via Fst metrics, and delivery of a final scientific report by September 1, 2027. Samples must be delivered to the laboratory within 30 days of contract signing, with all lab work completed by March 1, 2027. The performance location is the WDFW MGL in Olympia, WA, while acceptance occurs at NOAA Fisheries in Seattle, WA. Invoicing will be submitted as a single payment request through the IPP system by September 15, 2027. This procurement involves no competition, no set-aside, and no option periods. Respondents to the presolicitation notice must submit a capabilities statement via email as a Word or PDF file under 20 MB total size by August 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time to Charles “Matt” Kendall at [email hidden], with the exact subject line specified. No formal FAR clause text, evaluation factors, or socioeconomic certifications are required at this stage, and the government retains full discretion to proceed with sole source award based on the demonstrated uniqueness of the provider’s capabilities.

General Info

NOAA sole-source contract to WA Fish and Wildlife for 560 fish fin clip analyses by August 15, 2026.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Seattle, WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Statement of Work - Similkameen Genetics Study

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Sole Source Justification for Similkameen Genetics Analysis

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 5

Presolicitation

Response DeadlineAug 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

08/15/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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Charles "Matt" Kendall

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Full Description

Notice of Intent For Single Source Contract - 143041-26-0104 - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO FAR 12.102(a), a firm fixed price purchase order to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Molecular Genetics Laboratory for the purchase of processing and analyzation for 560 fin clips taken from the Similkameen River. This contract is expected to have a period of performance of approximately one year. This non-personal service requirement seeks a vendor that can perform the requested service in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. No set aside is to be used for this sole source requirement. The associated NAICS code is 541715.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation documents exist for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capabilities statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.

Capabilities statements are due no later than Saturday, 15 August 2026, by 1700 Central Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “143041-26-0104 - Similkameen River Fish Fin Clips Analyzation”. To ensure your response, along with any and all attachments, is received, attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capabilities statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following POCs:

Charles “Matt” Kendall at contact@example.gov