The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Georgia for wildlife disease diagnostics and related investigations over a five-year period. This contract is crucial as the University of Georgia's Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (SCWDS) offers unique expertise and comprehensive services that are not replicated by any other institution in the southeastern United States, making it essential for supporting state and federal wildlife agencies. Interested parties who disagree with this sole source determination may submit their capabilities for consideration, with responses due by 10:00 AM Pacific Time on December 23, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Robert Sung at robert_sung@fws.gov or by phone at 503-872-2825.