D--MD-DIV MGRTRY BIRD MGMT-SCRIBE SVC DVLPT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has published a Sole Source Justification for the acquisition of services related to Migratory Bird Management - SCRIBE Service Development. This justification outlines the intent to procure services for a proprietary software application called SCRIBE, used for aerial survey compilation of observations. The notice was published on April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services involve the SCRIBE software application, which is critical for aerial survey compilation. The government intends to build additional functionality into SCRIBE and integrate it with a second application, SUMMIT. Both SCRIBE and SUMMIT were developed by the existing contractor, who possesses intimate knowledge of these systems.
Contract & Justification Details
- Type: Sole-Source Acquisition (Justification for Under SAT)
- Set-Aside: None (due to sole-source nature)
- Published Date: April 2, 2026
- Justification Document Posted: March 11, 2026
- Rationale: Market research concluded that the SCRIBE application is one-of-a-kind and not available on the open market. The existing contractor has developed and recently updated the software, making them uniquely qualified. Barriers to competition include the proprietary nature of the software and the need for seamless integration with the SUMMIT application, also developed by the same contractor.
- Fair & Reasonable Cost: Determined based on previous awards.
Relevance to Bidders
This notice serves as a Sole Source Justification, indicating that the government intends to award a contract without full and open competition. Potential bidders should note that direct competition for this specific acquisition is not anticipated due to the proprietary nature of the required services and the unique qualifications of the current contractor.
Contact: Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@fws.gov or 612-713-5216.