R--Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: DOIFFBO250043Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, OVER SAT G/SFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: OTHER (R799)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f5e09a9d7b074edca1c57912bf40f8ba/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Brice Engineering LLC for CERCLA Project Management support at sites within the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and services to fulfill the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), performing 32 hours of work per week. This procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and effective management of remediation efforts. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit a statement of capabilities by 1:00 PM Central time on February 7, 2025, to Lauretha_Randle@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Randle, Lauretha
    (612) 713-5217
    (612) 713-5151
    Lauretha_Randle@fws.gov
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