R--SOLE SOURCE AWARD NOTIFICATION FOR POLICY ANALYST

DO NOT PROVIDE QUOTE THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF SOLE SOURCE AWARD ONLY NUMBER: PR: 0040557392 POSTED DATE: 12/9/2021 SUBJECT: National Native American Policy Analyst This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for quotes. A determination not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses received will be for the sole purpose of market research for future requirements. Under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP), Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7 Contracting and General Services intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed price order to: COMPANY: Marlene Zichlinsky, DUNS: 080366969 FOR : $65,000 ON: 12/9/2021 NAICS: 541110 Offices of Lawyers AUTHORITY: 8.405-6(a)(2) Limited Sources Justification and Approval 13.106(b) Soliciting from a single source Determinations not to compete this proposed procurement were made because: Every 3 to 5 years, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, with assistance from tribal governments, will evaluate the national implementation and effectiveness of the Native American Policy (NAP) across our Regions and programs. This review should include an analysis of disagreements and resolutions as they pertain to this policy and a report with recommendations for any appropriate improvements to the policy to the Director. A contractor familiar with the development of the 2016 updated Native American Policy that could commit to the time frame required to produce the final products in the time frame allotted. Ms. Zichlinsky's knowledge and experience with this policy will help quickly advance the process to be done more expeditiously without undue assistance of the program lead. In addition, her experience and background on Indian Law, is a critical component of competency. There is not expected to be any subsequent work beyond the foundational needs outlined under this contract. We will use the goods and services from this contract as a foundation for further internal work relative to the advancement and application of the National Native American Policy. For more information contact Tina Baker at: [email protected].