R--CO-NTL BLCK-FTD FERRET CONS CT - VETERINARY SRV
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), Department of Interior, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for specialized veterinary services for the black-footed ferret at the National Black Footed Ferret Conservation Center in Carr, Colorado. The intent is to award a firm-fixed price contract to PORTER VETERINARY PET AND WILDLIFE SERVICES LLC (PVPWS LLC). Interested parties must submit a statement of capabilities by April 17, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
USFWS intends to award this contract as a sole source under FAR 12.102(a) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000. PVPWS LLC is identified as uniquely qualified to provide the required specialized care for the federally endangered black-footed ferret. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide:
- Full-time specialized veterinary care.
- Ongoing clinical veterinary care.
- Emergency medical services.
- Species-specific diagnostics and treatment for black-footed ferrets.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (no competition intended)
- NAICS: 541940, Veterinary Services (Size Standard: $10 million)
- Intended Awardee: PORTER VETERINARY PET AND WILDLIFE SERVICES LLC
Response Information
- Requirement: Statement of Capabilities (SOC)
- Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Email ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to Khalilah Brown (khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov).
- Contact: Khalilah Brown, Contract Specialist, khalilah_brown@fws.gov, 571-547-3407.
- Note: Submitting an SOC does not guarantee competition. The Government retains sole discretion. Costs incurred for preparing responses are not reimbursable.