R--Notice of intent to Sole Source - AAAS FELLOWSHIP

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 the services of a Science and Technology Policy fellow. This fellowship program connects science with policy by placing highly qualified scientists and engineers within the Executive and Congressional branches to contribute analytical skills to federal policy, planning, and programmatic activities. The objective is to foster a network of leaders equipped to develop and execute solutions for societal challenges through an understanding of government policymaking.

This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and PSC R425, SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL. The USFWS plans to negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), as the Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program is unique to AAAS. Interested parties may submit objections to the sole-source determination for the purpose of helping the government decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Identified by solicitation number 140F0S26Q0041, this special notice was published on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026. Robert Sung serves as the primary point of contact for the procurement. The fellowship represents a continuation of a partnership that has existed for over 48 years to integrate scientific expertise into federal operations.