D--Sources Sought Notice - Recreation Permitting & Transactions Digital Platform

SOL #: DOIFFBO260073Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Us Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS, IT SERVICES
Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

Support Services, Delivered As A Service Contract (Saa S Or Subscription) Involved With The Analysis, Design, Development, Code, Test And Release Packaging Services Associated With Application Development Projects, As Well As Off The Shelf Business Software. (DA10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 29, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for a Recreation Permitting & Transactions Digital Platform. This initiative aims to identify qualified contractors capable of providing a secure, FedRAMP Moderate authorized SaaS platform to manage limited-use recreational opportunities across multiple national wildlife refuges. The Government is seeking information from both small and large businesses. Responses are due May 15, 2026.

Scope of Work

FWS seeks a turn-key SaaS platform to manage access to public lands, supporting 40,000 - 80,000 annual transactions across up to 60 public sites. Key capabilities include:

  • SaaS Platform: FedRAMP Moderate authorization, multi-site administration, mobile-responsive interfaces, workflows for applications, reservations, lotteries, and permit issuance.
  • Transaction & Inventory Management: Support for first-come, first-served inventory, configurable quotas, and digital permits with QR/unique codes.
  • Security: Adherence to FedRAMP Moderate (NIST SP 800 53r5), FISMA (NIST SP 800 37), phishing-resistant MFA (OMB M 22 09), and .gov registration (OMB M 23 10).
  • Support: External user support during business hours and weekends, 24/7 platform operations with 99% uptime.
  • Integrations: Pay.gov integration and GIS mapping using federal datasets.
  • Optional Features: Lottery capability, preference points, check-in/out, and harvest reporting.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
  • Response Due: May 15, 2026, 5PM EST
  • Published: April 29, 2026

Requested Information

Interested vendors should provide:

  1. Company Information (name, UEI, CAGE Code, size, POC).
  2. Capability Statement addressing all functional, technical, and security requirements.
  3. Evidence of FedRAMP Moderate authorization or a path/timeline to obtain it.
  4. Experience with similar federal or state systems.
  5. Description of customer support capabilities.
  6. Available relevant add-on features.
  7. Rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing (per-transaction, add-on, onboarding costs).

Submittal Requirements

  • Email: lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov
  • Subject Line: Sources Sought Response - Recreation Permitting & Transactions Digital Platform
  • Response Length: No more than 10 pages.

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research and planning purposes only. The Government is not obligated to award a contract or proceed with a solicitation.

People

Points of Contact

Aragon, LorenzoPRIMARY
lawrence_aragon@ios.doi.gov
5052486627

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