The two camps have until April 13 to confirm the boxers are available.
Fuzile’s trainer‚ Colin Nathan‚ confirmed he had already responded saying his fighter was available.
If Ogawa is available‚ the two camps will begin negotiations.
“In the event that you are unable to come to an amicable agreement‚ the IBF will order a purse bid‚” Ortiz wrote.
Fuzile‚ holder of the IBF’s stepping-stone Inter-Continental title‚ beat Mexican Romulo Koasicha on points on Sunday.
Ogawa should be Fuzile’s toughest test to date. The hard-punching Japanese‚ with a 74% knockout ratio‚ was awarded a split decision over Farmer for the vacant belt in late 2017‚ but the result was changed to a no-contest after he tested positive for Androstanediol.
Farmer won the belt in his next bout.