# OR-ARD-MGRT BIRDS & ST PRGMS-SRA PH 2

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140fs126p0217

- Solicitation number: 140FS126P0217
- Notice type: Justification
- Status: Awarded to Archipelago Research and Conservation LLC
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Contracting office: Fws, Sat Team 1 (140FS1)
- NAICS: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Product or service code: B516 Animal and Fisheries Studies
- First posted: August 18, 2026
- Last posted: August 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8928f541992e4f5fa1b85779c792c961/view

## Description

**Description:** NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE (FAR Part 12.102(a) Restricting competition In accordance with FAR Part 12.102(a) Restricting competition, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), on behalf of the FWS ARD-Mgtry Birds and State Prgrm intends to issue a sole source award to the following contractor: ARC is the sole entity able to efficently able to complete Phase II as a continuation of Phase I. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposal. No solicitation document is available.

All responsible sources that have determined that they can provide the same products may submit product information and a capabilities statement that speaks to the products the US Fish and Wildlife Services are seeking in this proposed acquisition. All responses are due by Aug 18, 2026, 5 PM ET and can be sent to Kathy Coltran at kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The estimated award date is 10 August 2026. Procurement Classification Code: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

**Code:**

**811210 Main/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment Inst Contracting Office:** U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Contracting and Facilities Management 5207 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041 Point of Contact:

**Kathy Coltran, Contract Specialist Email:** Kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Archipelago Research and Conservation LLC (UEI MCHKSV9Z15K1)
- Contract: 140FS126P0217, purchase order
- Obligated: $27,131.72
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: award number 140FS126P0217 equals the contract number; same awarding office 140FS1 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140FS126P0217_1448_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 18, 2026: Justification. Notice 8928f541992e4f5fa1b85779c792c961. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8928f541992e4f5fa1b85779c792c961/view

## Points of contact

- Coltran, Kathryn, kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov, 3032364324

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