Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to River Partners for the supply of seeds for restoration on the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. The seeds are required for the restoration of the burned Dairy Fire scar, and River Partners is a reliable supplier that collects native seeds from local areas closely matching the habitat and soil of the area. The required seed species were unavailable from other seed suppliers, and River Partners offered reasonable substitutions sourced from nearby counties.
• The contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 111998, All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming.
• The agency intends to award the contract with only one source under Authority, FAR 13.501(a)b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.
• The work is expected to begin after receipt of the delivery/purchase order.
• Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive.