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Sole Source Award for Waterfowl Parts Collection Survey Support Services to Southern Illinois University

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract to Southern Illinois University for specialized support services for the Waterfowl Parts Collection Survey in the Mississippi Flyway. - Sole source contract to Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University (SIU) - Services include: - Freezer storage (minimum 575 cubic feet annually) - Workspace for 40 people during a 1-week event in February - Student labor for processing, species identification, data entry, and mailing - Supplies for envelope storage and speciating (tables, trash containers) - Wing bee event supplies (tables, chairs, trash receptacles) - SIU selected for unique capabilities: specialized freezer storage, workspace, geographic accessibility, and experienced personnel - Contract period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2031 (base year + 4 option years) - Estimated annual value: $37,000–$39,000 - NAICS code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) - No specific products or part numbers; requirement is for specialized services - Not a competitive solicitation; notice of intent to award

Service Line Items: - Freezer storage - Workspace for 40 people - Student labor for processing waterfowl parts - Supplies for envelope storage/speciating - Wing bee event supplies

Period of Performance: - Base year plus four option years, each October 1 – September 30

Estimated Contract Value: - $185,000–$195,000 total over five years

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS Division of Migratory Birds for processing, storage, staffing, and coordination necessary to carry out the FWS Waterfowl Parts Collection Survey in the Mississippi Flyway TO Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of:FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible sourceToBoard Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University1400 Douglas DR Mc 6801Carbondale, Illinois 62901-4332The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $35.00 Million.The object of this sole source award to Board Of Trustees Of Southern Illinois University for processing, storage, staffing, and coordination necessary to carry out the FWS Waterfowl Parts Collection Survey in the Mississippi Flyway. Vendor offers unique capabilities — specialized freezer storage, workspace availability, geographic accessibility for participating states, and experienced support personnel—that directly enable the timely and accurate processing of waterfowl parts for the annual wingbee. These conditions create a situation in which no other source could feasibly meet the Government’s requirements without substantial operational impact.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: keith_rose@fws.gov

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