D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery, in Cook, Washington, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Wavedivision Holdings, LLC d/b/a Astound Business Solutions to furnish: Monthly fiber optic internet service. This location currently has equipment that has provided fiber optic service, which was installed by Astound, therefore this is proprietary service. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within seven (7) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not 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. The point of contact is: Melissa Niemi, email: melissa_niemi@fws.gov. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email. This notice will close on: 12/9/2025 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time Solicitation Number: DOIFFBO260005 Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 517112 Classification Code: DA10 Response Deadline: 2025-12-09T17:00:00-05:00 Office Address: Falls Church, VA POC: Niemi, Melissa, melissa_niemi@fws.gov, 6127135216