U--OR-OFFICE OF RD-SUPERVISOR DEV SERIES
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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to The Training Connection for professional facilitation and instructional services. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties may submit capability statements by May 7, 2026, to be considered.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for professional facilitation and instructional services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole-Source)
- Authority: FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) (purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold)
- NAICS: 61430 (Professional and Management Development Training)
- PSC: U099 (Education/Training-Others)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole-Source Intent)
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 1300 ET
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, per FAR 5.207(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. The agency will consider these submissions to determine if competition would be advantageous to the Government. A determination not to compete remains solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
- Submission: Capability statements must be emailed to Contracting Specialist Marshall Richard at marshall_richard@fws.gov.
- Content: Responses must include the firm's Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and its Business Size.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered and have updated, accurate information in SAM.gov (TIN, EFT, UEI, addresses, contact information) as the FWS uses a financial system directly interfaced with SAM for payments.
- No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with providing capability information.