Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Wild Horse Placement

The United States Department of Agriculture- Forest Service (USDA-FS) intends to award a sole source order to Stacy G. Hikes. This is a test pilot program for Satellite Adoption Center (SAC) in Pennsylvania to assist with Training & Placing Wild Horses and Burros. SAC’s will allow for trained and untrained horses to enter target market areas, reach a broader range of populations focusing on Wild Horse and Burro Adopter & Public outreach and education and allow more holding space at DDC for newly gathered animals. This action is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for single source. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 81290 Support – Professional: Veterinary/Animal Care, with an applicable size standard of $9M. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice is due in writing with sufficient information to establish capability to fulfill the requirements within five (5) business days of the date of this publication. Responses to this announcement may be submitted to Kari.hughes@usda.gov.

A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This action is conducted under FAR Part 13. System Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the USDA-FS.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within five (5) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

All interested and/or responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency for the purpose of determining whether or conduct a competitive procurement. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement via email to Kari Hughes at kari.hughes@usda.gov, not later than 11:00 AM, May 23, 2025 (PDT).