A16_Single_Source_Justification_FE_1.pdf
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This is a Single Source Justification form (FWS Form 3-0034) submitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ashland Field Wildlife Coordination Office for a sole source acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
The Ashland FWCO seeks to expand INNOVASEA (formerly Vemco) brand acoustic telemetry work in field operations to assist fisheries managers in describing movement patterns and habitat requirements for species of interest, which will improve sampling protocols and targeted rehabilitative actions. The justification establishes that INNOVASEA is the only company supplying acoustic receivers and tags compatible with the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Other companies' products are incompatible with the INNOVASEA system and cannot participate in the GLATOS data network for reporting tag detections. Because existing projects will utilize GLATOS equipment already deployed, alternative equipment would be incompatible and could interfere with current field work. The proprietary nature of acoustic telemetry equipment and compatibility requirements prevent competition from other brands. INNOVASEA is the sole qualified contractor capable of providing these specialized supplies. The cost is determined to be fair and reasonable as the single source capable of meeting requirements. The justification was certified by Program/Project Officer Michael Seider on September 9, 2026, and approved by Contracting Officer Solmaz Salih on the same date under FAR Part 13 sole source acquisition procedures.
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FWS Form 3-0034 (Rev. 10/2020) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
1. Description of Need
3. Other Capable Sources
2. Market Research Conducted
Pursuant to FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).
Instructions: The information in the text boxes are provided as sample language or to indicate a needed fill-in. Sample language should be removed from the final document. All text boxes require information and shall not be left blank.
SINGLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION
(UNDER SAT)
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
Acquisitions Operations
4. Barriers to Competition
5. Contractor's Qualifications
6. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost
7. Recommendation and Certification by Program Office
Based on the above justification, I recommend this acquisition to be conducted using sole source acquisition procedures. I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Program / Project Officer
8. Contracting Officer Certification and Approval: Under SAT
Based on the above justification, I hereby certify and approve the use of sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13 for this purchase.
Contracting Officer
| Text3: Due to the nature of the acoustic telemetry technology and the equipment being utilized by our office, and many other FWCOs, there are no other companies capable of providing this equipment. Use of other brands of equipment would be incompatible with our existing equipment it may interfere with equipment already deployed for existing field work. | |
| Text2: INNOVASEA is the only company that supplies acoustic receivers/tags to all other agencies/projects participating in the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS) funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Other company's products are not compatible with the INNOVASEA system, and would therefore not be a part of the Great Lakes wide GLATOS data network for reporting tag detections. Since this project and our current/former projects will be a part of the GLATOS network and will utilize existing INNOVASEA equipment already deployed, it is not possible to use other company's equipment. | |
| Text1: The Ashland FWCO is looking to expand INNOVASEA (formerly Vemco) brand acoustic telemetry work in our field work operations. The results of expanding telemetry work will assist fisheries managers describe the movement patterns and habitat requirements for these species of interest, which will result in improved sampling protocols and the development of targeted rehabilitative actions. | |
| Text4: The proprietary nature of acoustic telemetry equipment and the importance of compatibility with our existing equipment prevents use of other brands. | |
| Text6: The cost is fair and reasonable from this source as it is the single source that provides the necessary supplies. | |
| 2026-09-09T11:50:22-0500 | |
| MICHAEL SEIDER |
| 2026-09-09T11:25:27-0600 | |
| SOLMAZ SALIH |
Text5: Due to the nature of the acoustic telemetry technology and the equipment being utilized by our office, and many other FWCOs, there are no other companies capable of providing this equipment. Use of other brands of equipment would be incompatible with our existing equipment it may interfere with equipment already deployed for existing field work.
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