B--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Denali Commission, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Distressed Communities Report and related consulting services. The IBC intends to negotiate a firm-fixed-price (FFP) acquisition with the State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development. Interested parties must submit capability statements by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the development and annual update of a report identifying distressed communities in Alaska. The report will be based on specific economic indicators. The State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development is identified as the sole entity possessing the unique data (e.g., Permanent Fund Dividend, Unemployment Insurance information) and expertise required to gather, maintain, and interpret this critical information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price acquisition)
- Duration: 12-month base period, followed by four 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: April 8, 2026, by 10:00 A.M. ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit a capability statement.
- Submission Deadline: April 8, 2026, 10:00 A.M. ET
- Submission Method: Electronically to Bridgette Ornelas (bridgette_ornelas@ibc.doi.gov) and Desmond Harris (desmond_harris@ibc.doi.gov).
- Guidelines: Maximum ten (10) pages, Microsoft Office compatible or Adobe Acrobat format, maximum 8 MB file size, 11-point font (8-point for tables/graphs). Clearly mark proprietary information.
- Important Notes: The Government will not reimburse for response costs. This notice is for informational purposes to determine if a competitive acquisition is feasible. The Government reserves the right to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) based on responses. Generic marketing materials will not be considered.