R--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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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) intends to award a sole source purchase order to ManTech Advanced Systems International for Phase 7 of the Torch Oil Spill Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration project at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. This notice is an intent to award, not a request for competitive proposals. Responses demonstrating competitive advantage are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the restoration of Snowy Plover habitat by eradicating non-native beachgrass and establishing native vegetation. The goal is to support the western snowy plover population at VSFB.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Simplified Acquisition Procedures, FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- NAICS: 541620 ($19M size standard)
- PSC: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Anticipated Cost: $4,000-$5,000 per acre (considered fair and reasonable)
Sole Source Justification
The decision to award to ManTech is based on several factors:
- Existing Expertise & Access: ManTech has prior experience and established access to VSFB.
- Unique Knowledge: Possesses intimate site and resource knowledge, including flora/wildlife trends, and developed the Snowy Plover Beach Management Plan.
- Efficiency: Avoids significant delays and duplication of costs associated with a new contractor.
- Regulatory Compliance: ManTech biologists are currently the only entities approved under the Biological Opinion for this project.
Response Requirements
This is not a solicitation. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice (published Feb 3, 2026). Any response must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for determining if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Key Dates
- Published: February 3, 2026
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 8:00 AM Local Time, Washington D.C.
Contact
William Fluharty at william_fluharty@fws.gov. Reference the Notice of Intent number in correspondence.