D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carterville Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office in Carbondale, IL intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 to: Echoview The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services. 1. Period of Performance: The period of performance for this request will be 10/10/26-10/09/28. 2. The Carterville FWCO is seeking a sole source contract with Echoview to provide Echoview Software training and support. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following email address: [email protected]. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your email. This notice will close on: 09/02/2026 at 5:00 PM, Eastern Time NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED