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Turtle Confiscation and Repatriation Workshop Support Services Sought by US Fish and Wildlife Service

This opportunity is a market research notice from the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), SAT Team 2, under the Department of the Interior, seeking small business vendors for Turtle Confiscation and Repatriation Workshop support services. - Government Buyer: - US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), SAT Team 2 - Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Support services for a Turtle Confiscation and Repatriation Workshop - Planning and coordination of the workshop - Subject matter expertise in wildlife trafficking enforcement, animal handling, and conservation - Development of training materials - Coordination with stakeholders - Logistical support for workshop execution - Facilitation of presentations and exercises - Preparation of post-workshop reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on turtle confiscation, repatriation, and related law enforcement and conservation topics - Vendors must provide capability statements, relevant experience, and personnel qualifications - Comments on the NAICS code (611430) and contract structure are requested - Small business set-aside (size standard $15 million) - Period of Performance: - Approximately September 2026 to December 2027

Description

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to conduct market research to determine the availability and capability of qualified small business concerns to provide support services for a Turtle Confiscation and Repatriation Workshop. The Government is seeking information from interested vendors capable of meeting the requirements described below.BackgroundThe 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 ServicesThe 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 - 12/31/2027North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)Proposed NAICS Code: 611430 ¿ Professional and Management Development TrainingSize Standard: $15 millionVendor Response RequirementsInterested 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 InstructionsResponses shall not exceed 5 pages.Responses shall be submitted electronically to:Contract Specialist, Khalilah Brown, Khalilah_brown@ios.doi.govResponses 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.

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