D--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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 (USFWS), Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations, intends to award a sole source contract to Garmin International, Inc. for aircraft navigation database annual subscriptions. This is a Notice of Intent to Award and not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities by February 12, 2026, if they believe they can meet the requirement.
Scope of Work
The contract is for continued access to Garmin International aircraft navigation database annual subscriptions for the FWS fleet aircraft. These databases are critical for pilot situational awareness, navigation, terrain, and obstacle avoidance, contributing significantly to flight safety. The subscriptions are for permanently installed Garmin avionics equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source
- Duration: Base year plus 4 option years
- Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1(b) (purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000)
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 22:00 UTC
Evaluation
The USFWS believes Garmin International is the only vendor capable of providing navigation databases for Garmin avionics equipment, requiring direct purchase from them. Any interested party challenging this intent must submit a statement of capabilities providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation. Statements of capabilities must be submitted in writing via e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov. Costs associated with preparing and submitting data are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed. No telephone requests or offers will be honored. The primary contact is Lorenzo Aragon (lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov, 505-248-6627).