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), Acquisition & Property Operations, has issued a notice of intent to award a Firm Fixed-Price sole-source contract to Riegl USA, Inc. for the annual license renewal of proprietary POSPac software. This software is essential for the operation and data processing of the VQ-580II Airborne Laser Scanner used by the USFWS Fire Management Office. Responses are due February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers the continued access and annual license renewal for POSPac software. Key functions of the software include:
- Operational data acquisition and kinematic LiDAR data processing.
- System integration, verification, and testing phases.
- Managing, analyzing, and visualizing data acquired via airborne laser scanners.
Riegl USA, Inc. is identified as the sole qualified provider because the technology and equipment are proprietary to their company.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source
- Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1(b) (Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026
- Published: February 2, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a formal request for competitive quotes. However, the Government will consider statements of capabilities from interested parties that provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Additional Notes
Capability statements must be submitted via email to Lorenzo Aragon (lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov). No telephone requests or offers will be honored.