R--Notice of intent to Sole Source - AAAS FELLOWSHIP
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 (USFWS) intends to award a sole source contract to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for Science and Technology Policy fellow's services. This initiative aims to connect science with policy and develop science and engineering leaders who understand government policymaking and are prepared to address societal challenges.
Scope of Work
The objective of this work is to provide a Science and Technology Policy fellow whose services will contribute analytical and scientific skills to the policy, planning, and programmatic activities of the federal government. The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program is unique to AAAS, has been in existence for over 48 years, and involves a partnership with the Executive and Congressional Branches of the Federal Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Objections Due: June 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: May 28, 2026
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. All responsible sources may identify their objections to the sole source by emailing Robert_Sung@fws.gov. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes regarding the intent to award a sole source contract and is not a request for competitive proposals.