Opportunity

SAM #DOIFFBO260129

Sole Source Veterinary Services for Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center

Buyer

USFWS Satellite Tracking Team 2

Posted

July 15, 2026

Respond By

July 30, 2026

Identifier

DOIFFBO260129

NAICS

541940

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract for specialized veterinary services. - Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), SAT Team 2 - Vendor: DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC - Purpose: Support for the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Colorado - Services required: - Husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) - Reproductive management and operational support for captive-breeding and species-recovery programs - Justification: DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC is uniquely qualified due to specialized experience with this species - NAICS code: 541940 (Veterinary Services) - PSC: R416 (Support-Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care) - No specific products or part numbers; requirement is for professional services - Not a competitive solicitation, but capability statements may be submitted by interested parties

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE for FWS National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center, CO for specialized veterinary services to support the husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis under the authority of:FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible sourceToDELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC312 Granite RDGLaporte, Colorado80535-9747, United StatesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541940: Veterinary Services, $10.0The product service code (PSC) for this requirement is R416, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: VETERINARY/ANIMAL CAREThe object of this sole source award to DELLA GARELLE, DVM, LLC., is for specialized veterinary services to support the husbandry, medical, and surgical management of captive black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes). The required services require specialized experience and knowledge in the veterinary care and management of captive black-footed ferrets, including their husbandry, medical conditions, surgical care, reproductive management, and the operational requirements of a captive-breeding and species-recovery program.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 an Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: dana_arnold@ios.doi.govContracting Officer:Dana Arnolddana_arnold@ios.doi.govFalls Church, VA 22041

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