U--Turtle Confiscation and Repatriation Workshop
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The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Sat Team 2 Fws, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business concerns capable of providing comprehensive support for a Turtle Confiscation and Repatriation Workshop. The goal is to plan, coordinate, and execute a workshop addressing key conservation and enforcement topics including turtle confiscation and repatriation, wildlife trafficking, animal handling and transport, and related training needs. The contractor will be expected to develop training materials, engage with federal, state, tribal, international, academic, and non-governmental stakeholders, facilitate workshops, and produce post-event reports. The anticipated performance period spans from September 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, with the work assigned under the NAICS code 611430 for Professional and Management Development Training, which carries a size standard of $15 million in annual revenue. Interested vendors must submit a response not exceeding five pages that includes company details such as name, address, UEI, and CAGE Code, along with their socioeconomic status under the proposed NAICS code. Respondents are required to provide a capability statement, relevant experience from the past five years with project titles, customers, performance dates, and service descriptions, as well as information on personnel qualifications in wildlife conservation, law enforcement training, animal confiscation, and workshop facilitation. Comments on the proposed NAICS code and contract structure are also requested. Responses must be sent electronically to Contract Specialist Khalilah Brown at khalilah_brown@fws.gov by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on July 6, 2026. This notice is for market research only, does not constitute a solicitation, and responses will not be reimbursed. All information submitted may inform future acquisition planning.
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Background
The Government requires contractor support to plan, coordinate, and/or conduct a workshop focused on turtle confiscation, repatriation, wildlife trafficking enforcement, animal handling and transport considerations, and related conservation and law enforcement topics.
Scope of Services
The anticipated requirement may include, but is not limited to:
Workshop planning and coordination; subject matter expertise related to turtle confiscation and repatriation; development of training materials and workshop content; coordination with federal, state, tribal, international, academic, and/or non-governmental stakeholders; logistical support for workshop execution; facilitation of presentations, exercises, and discussions; preparation of post-workshop reports or summaries.
The Government anticipates a performance period of approximately 09/01/2026 - 12/31/2027
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
Proposed NAICS Code: 611430 ¿ Professional and Management Development Training
Size Standard: $15 million
Vendor Response Requirements
Interested firms shall provide the following information:
1. Company name, address, UEI, and CAGE Code (if applicable).
2. Business size and socioeconomic status under the proposed NAICS code (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
3. A brief capability statement describing the firm's ability to perform the required services.
4. Relevant experience performed within the last five years, including:
Project title; Customer name; Contract number (if applicable); Period of performance; Description of services provided.
5. Information regarding personnel qualifications and subject matter expertise relevant to wildlife conservation, wildlife law enforcement training, animal confiscation and repatriation, workshop facilitation, or related fields.
6. Any comments regarding the proposed NAICS code and contract structure.
Submission Instructions
Responses shall not exceed 5 pages.
Responses shall be submitted electronically to:
Contract Specialist, Khalilah Brown, Khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov
Responses are due no later than July 6, 2026 at 5:00pm.
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response. Any information received may be used for market research purposes in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy.