Opportunity
SAM #DOIFFBO260166
Sole Source Mentoring Services Contract for US Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Region
Buyer
USFWS IT Services
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
DOIFFBO260166
NAICS
611430
This opportunity involves a sole source contract for mentoring services for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pacific Region. - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Region (Portland, OR) - Sole source contract to The Training Connection, INC. (TTC), a woman-owned small business - Services include: - Use of Dynamic Training Connection mentoring software for matching and managing mentees/mentors - Facilitation of DISC assessment and use of TTI Success Insights Software for participant development - Webinars, technical support, and mentor/mentee support - Program supports 25 participants annually, starting each May - NAICS code: 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training) - TTC is the only vendor identified that can provide this comprehensive, integrated service - No specific product part numbers are listed; focus is on proprietary software and facilitation services - Period of performance is one year, with the program running annually for 25 participants - Commercial opportunity is limited due to sole source justification, but similar vendors may monitor for future needs
Description
Notice of Intent to Sole Source AwardTHIS 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, Office of the Regional Director in Portland, OR intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 to:The Training Connection, INC.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 611430, Professional and Management Development Training. 1. Period of Performance: The period of performance for this request will be 09/14/26-09/13/27.2. The Pacific Region is seeking a sole source contract with The Training Connection (TTC) to provide Mentoring Services (NAICS 611430) that includes the use of the Dynamic Training Connection mentoring software to match and management mentee/mentors and include a variety of webinars, technical support and mentor/mentee support. The mentoring program also relies on the facilitation of the DISC assessment and TTI Success Insights Software to develop participants. 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 email address: Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your email. This notice will close on: 08/26/2026 at 5:00 PM, Eastern TimeNO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED