F--Intent to Award Notice - Lake Trout Suppression Gillnetting Services
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, Office of Acquisition & Property Management, on behalf of the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Kalispell Ecological Services Suboffice, MT, has issued an Intent to Award Sole Source contract to HICKEY BROS RESEARCH LLC for Lake Trout Suppression Gillnetting Services at Swan Lake. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but allows interested parties to submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the requirement. Statements of capabilities are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The sole source award to HICKEY BROS RESEARCH LLC is for comprehensive gillnet suppression activities, including:
- Daily deployment and retrieval of gillnets.
- Biological data collection and effort documentation.
- Implementation of fish handling protocols to minimize bull trout bycatch and mortality.
- Reconstruction of USFWS-provided gillnets to exact original specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Sole Source Contract
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source)
- Intended Awardee: HICKEY BROS RESEARCH LLC (4526 Bechtel RD, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235-9183)
- NAICS Code: 114111 Finfish Fishing (Size Standard: $24.0M)
- Product Service Code: F020 Fisheries Resources Management Services
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Statement of Capabilities Due: May 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT (21:00:00Z)
- Published: May 8, 2026
Action Item
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation. However, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, they may submit a statement of capabilities. This statement must be in writing, contain clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government, and be submitted as an Adobe PDF attachment via email to dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
Any costs associated with the preparation and submission of data are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.