R--Sole Source - Alaska Polar Bear Veterinary Service

DO NOT PROVIDE QUOTE - THIS IS A NOTICE ONLY NUMBER: PR: 0040529009 POSTED DATE: 5/10/2021 SUBJECT: Alaska Polar Bear Veterinary Services 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: The Pet Stop, DUNS: 185881026 FOR : $49,975.04 ON: 05/17/2021 NAICS: 541940 Veterinary services 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: This requirement has extreme safety risks for the DVM and the government staff as it is a helicopter based polar bear wildlife capture conducted on dynamic sea ice. Dr. Riley is highly experienced with polar bears and has assisted on this operation in prior years. His unique skills and past experience allow him to safely operate from a helicopter, plus he has developed a proven track record of preforming safely and efficiently under stressful situations. Our team knows we can trust him to not introduce additional risk to our personnel during field operations. Additionally, the government contact for this requirement must have a DEA license for the DVM who will purchase required immobilization drugs. This process can take months and we currently have this license through the DEA for Dr. Riley. For more information contact Tina Baker at: [email protected].