U--US FWS R7 NATIVE RELATIONS TRAINING

NUMBER: PR: 0040410499 POSTED DATE: 08/08/2018 SUBJECT: Alaska Native Relations Training This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: Chugach Regional Resources Commission, DUNS: 884237561 FOR : $115,624.00 ON: 08/13/2018 NAICS: 611710 Education Support Services AUTHORITY: 8.405-6(a)(2) Limited Sources Justification and Approval 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: These training events require a cadre of Alaska Native elders, who fly in from small villages across Alaska. Demonstrated first-hand experience in dealings with all Alaskan tribal governments, trust relationship with U.S. government, and numerous other Alaska Native topics is required. The vendor must be trusted to adequately host Alaska Native elders (have lived in a village, can communicate at the correct tempo, be patient), have knowledge of the laws that impact Alaska Native peoples, and be able to quickly and efficiently provide logistics for training events. Chugach Regional Resources Commission is the only vendor we have been able to identify that represents numerous federally recognized tribes for natural resources services. Their staff is immersed in the legal/political trust relationship between tribal governments and Federal government, and they have a proven record of successful past performance providing this service. For more information, contact Tony Kuntz at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov.