Aquatic Toxicity Testing

This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action Synopsis. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response. this Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that NTDP intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract, on behalf of the USDA Forest Service, to StillMeadow for Aquatic Fish Toxicity Testing and Analysis.  The results of this toxicity testing are critical for the Wildland Fire Chemical Systems and Aerial Fire Retardant Program. In order to update the long-term retardant specifications for safety of flight, environmental compliance, and human safety these toxicity studies are required to provide a robust update to an aging specification. Failure to do so may create issues with environmental litigation.

The proposed contract action for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Interested people may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.

Date posted to SAM.gov: September 15, 2025. Date posting will close: September 22, 2025, at 9 am EDT. The Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source will be posted to Sam.Gov for 7 days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(1). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541690. The Size Standard is $19.0 Million.

The desired period of performance for the supplies to be delivered is anticipated to be One Year from Date of Award. The responses to this synopsis will be used to confirm that this is a sole source requirement. This notice is not a Request for Proposals (RFP); it is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to awarding the contract. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this notice of the proposed contract action. Contractors who believe they possess the expertise and experience shall submit technical capabilities in writing to Janeen Damiano electronically to: Janeen.damiano@usda.gov. Responses must be received no later than September 22, 2025, 8 am EDT. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the business size: small business or disadvantaged business, veteran owned small business or HUBZone certified, indicate the appropriate NAICS code, and UEI #. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Quote, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as commitment by the Government for any purpose other than market research.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed award upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.