D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD 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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Division of International Conservation, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This contract is for essential access to IATA's Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR). This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must submit a statement of capabilities by June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The purpose of this sole source award is to equip Wildlife Inspectors and Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Policy Specialists with critical access to the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR) and Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR). These regulations establish global standards for the transport of live animals and plants and are incorporated by reference into U.S. regulations governing wildlife imports (specifically 50 CFR Part 14 Subpart J and 50 CFR 23.23). Access to these standards is vital for ensuring compliance with national and international requirements. The Single Source Justification document confirms IATA is the sole producer of these essential regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- Duration: Base year plus two option years
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 05:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
- NAICS Code: 519290 (Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services)
Evaluation
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation. However, if any interested party believes they can meet this requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement must be in writing and contain clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Costs associated with preparing and submitting data are the sole responsibility of the respondent.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must be submitted via email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov. Please reference the Notice of Intent number in the correspondence and email subject line. No telephone requests or offers will be honored.