B12_Intent_to_Sole_Source_RAWS_pdf_1.pdf
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- RAWS FTS SENSOR ORDER, 2026
- Solicitation number
- 140L3726Q0160
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This is a sole-source procurement notice issued by the Department of the Interior, Fire and Aviation Directorate/National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The Department intends to negotiate with Forest Technology Systems (FTS) for remote automated weather station (RAWS) equipment and components with an estimated total value of $125,129.55. The procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302.1, with a justification for other than full and open competition prepared in support of the acquisition.
The required items include GOES transmitter retrofit parts kits with Axiom dataloggers (10 units at $2,945.74 each), temperature/humidity sensors with various configurations (30 total units ranging from $983.71 to $994.00 each), fuelstick moisture sensors (10 units at $1,151.85 each), GOES EON2 antenna kits and aimable mounts (5 units each at $662.00 and $98.64), a pre-release Axiom fire data logger with G6 GOES (3 units at $5,960.00 each), solar radiation sensors (10 units at $1,132.56 each), various electronic components including USB connectors and logger boards (7-10 units ranging from $37.00 to $1,298.95), and shipping charges of $500.00. The NAICS code 334513 applies, and the requirement is unrestricted. Firms believing they can provide equivalent items at comparable or lower costs must submit written notification to Contracting Officer Casey Gean Boyd at casey_boyd@ios.doi.gov by August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern, referencing action 140L3726Q0160, with convincing evidence of capability and pricing not exceeding the estimated transaction cost. If no affirmative responses are received by this deadline, an order will be placed with FTS.
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The Department of the Interior, Fire and Aviation Directorate/National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), RAWS, intends to negotiate with only one source, Forest Technology Systems (FTS), for the following:
Product Code Description QTY Unit Price Total Price F6-G6-RETROFIT GOES Transmitter refit parts kit
Axiom datalogger
10.00 USD 2,945.74 USD 29,457.40
THS-3-1 THS, Louvers, Mounting Arm & 14ft Cable
10.00 USD 994.00 USD 9,940.00
FS-3-1 Fuelstick Moisture Sensor, 12 ft Armoured Cable
10.00 USD 1,151.85 USD 11,518.50
GOES-
ANTENNA-
EON2-KIT
GOES EON2 Antenna, Cable 5.00 USD 662.00 USD 3,310.00
EON2-AIMABLE-
MOUNT
EON2 Aimable Mount 5.00 USD 98.64 USD 493.20
F7-G6-AX *PRE-RELEASE* Axiom Fire Data Logger with G6 GOES, and AuxCom Port
3.00 USD 5,960.00 USD 17,880.00
THS-3-7 Temp Humidity Sensor, QD MouLouvers & 6ft Cable
20.00 USD 983.71 USD 19,674.20
SDI-SR-PYR-QD2 Solar Rad Sensor, SDI, Sun/Sky, QD Mount, 7ft Cabl
10.00 USD 1,132.56 USD 11,325.60
11619 Amphenol USB Connector - Single Type B
7.00 USD 37.00 USD 259.00
12690 HDL2 Logger Assembled CPU Board
7.00 USD 1,298.95 USD 9,092.65
11620 Amphenol USB Connector - Double Type A
7.00 USD 47.00 USD 329.00
12707 Assembled F6 Logger Sensor Collector Board
10.00 USD 1,135.00 USD 11,350.00
Shipping Quote shipping charge 1.00 USD 500.00 USD 500.00
This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency’s requirement is Forest Technology Systems (FTS). A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $125,129.55. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1).
The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code (334513) applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer by August 27th, 2026 at 5pm Eastern referencing action 140L3726Q0160. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 5pm Eastern on August 27th, 2026 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with FTS for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Contracting Officer, Casey Gean Boyd at casey_boyd@ios.doi.gov.
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