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Ungulate Control   2

ID: 140F0S25R0001 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and award. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Halalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, Hilo, Hawaii has a requirement to remove feral ungulates (feral cattle, sheep, and pigs) from two fenced management units of the Kona Forest Unit of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife. The period of performance will be for a base year and one option year. The Government anticipates awarding one single award from this requirement. This contract will be fixed price. This posting will be referred to under Request for Quote (RFP) Number 140F0S25R0001. This document is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13 incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-07. This requirement is set aside for small business. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 114210, Hunting and Trapping with a business size standard of $8.5 Million.
Background
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Halalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, located in Hilo, Hawaii, has a requirement to remove feral ungulates (feral cattle, sheep, and pigs) from two fenced management units of the Kona Forest Unit of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife.

The goal of this contract is to achieve complete removal of these ungulates to restore forest regeneration and prevent further ecological damage caused by their presence.

Work Details
The contract involves nonpersonal services for maximum control of ungulates at the Kona Forest NWR.

The specific tasks include:
- Task 1: Complete removal of cattle and sheep from both units within 12 months of Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Task 2: Complete removal of feral pigs from both units within 3 years of NTP.
- Option Item 1: Maintain fences to ensure timely removal is not disrupted by animals moving into the refuge.

The estimated population includes approximately 150-200 cattle and fewer than 50 sheep across the two units totaling 3,759 acres.

Period of Performance
Base Year: December 31, 2024 to December 30, 2025; Option Year: December 31, 2025 to December 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
Kona Forest Unit of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge, located approximately 26 road miles south of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

Overview

Response Deadline
Jan. 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST (original: Dec. 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Dec. 10, 2024, 6:27 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 8, 2025, 2:26 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$8.5 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
On 12/10/24 Fish and Wildlife Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 140F0S25R0001 for Ungulate Control due 1/10/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 114210 (SBA Size Standard $8.5 Million) and PSC 8820.
Primary Contact
Name
Randle, Lauretha   Profile
Phone
(612) 713-5217
Fax
(612) 713-5151

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Donna L. Ball Profile donna_l_ball@fws.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE > FWS, OVER SAT G/S
FPDS Organization Code
1448-140F0S
Source Organization Code
500184571
Last Updated
Feb. 15, 2025
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
Feb. 14, 2025