Notice_of_Sole_Source_Intent_2.pdf

Notice of Sole Source Intent

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.

The Bureau of Reclamation’s Missouri Basin Regional Office intends to award a purchase order on a sole source basis for the following supplies: SonTek Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) kit-Part Number-RS5-MAX-PK3, Flotation Platform-Part Number HB2-MAX, Flotation Platform Carrying Case, and any adapters needed to mount the ADCP Sensor Head and GPA Antenna to the larger flotation platform.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, Reclamation intends to issue this requirement as a sole source to Xylem, Inc. 4828 Parkway Plaza BLVD # 200, Charlotte, NC 28217-1957.

Reclamation anticipates Request for Quote (RFQ) No. 140R6026Q0110 for this requirement will be issued electronically to Xylem on or around September 1, 2026 as a sole source requirement. The proposal will be due approximately 7 calendar days after the quote is requested. The Government anticipates an award on or around September 18, 2026 and anticipates supplies being delivered on or around September 30, 2026.

Since Reclamation’s experience is that only one responsible source can fully provide the supplies for the SonTek items identified and that will satisfy the agency’s requirements, a Determination to Solicit from a Single Source is being prepared.

Vendors that have questions regarding the sole source nature of this requirement or vendors that believe they can fully provide the required SonTek supplies are encouraged to identify themselves and give written confirmation including documentation of the company being an authorized seller of SonTek products to the Contracting Officer. To allow for sufficient Government consideration and potential quote evaluation, vendors must submit their written Letter of Interest no later than September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT.

Responses received after September 1,2026, may not be considered by the Government.

Letters of Interest in response to this notice must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Natalie Oslund, at natalie_oslund@ios.doi.gov. All responses should include the vendor’s System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification (UEI) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). Vendors should additionally identify themselves as either a “small business” or an “other than small business” under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334513 – Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement.

Any vendor interested in doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the SAM.gov database upon submitting a quote. SAM.gov is a Federal Government-owned and operated FREE website that consolidates the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). This website is located at https://sam.gov. Any questions regarding this proposed action can be directed to Contracting Officer, Natalie Oslund, at natalie_oslund@ios.doi.gov.

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Salient Characteristics of Requested Line Items

Line Item 1

• SonTek Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) kit-Part Number-RS5-MAX-PK3 o ADCP Sensor head o Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) GPS Antenna o For the ADCP Sensor Head:

Must be able to store recorded data on ADCP to be downloaded after measurement on bank, as well transmitted through Bluetooth connection

Must include Measurement Software Depth Range: 0.1-6 m (*1) Resolution: 0.001 m/s Radio Protocol: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE5) Must include a durable carrying case Included ADCP accessories kit (cables, Battery Packs, Bluetooth

Antenna, etc.)

o For the GPS Antenna:

Real- Time Kinematic style GPS antenna to include both Base Station and Rover Antennas

Rechargeable Li-Ion batteries Base to Rover Range of at least 250 m line of sight Horizontal Accuracy: (Quality 4) < 0.02 m Vertical Accuracy: (Quality 4) < 0.02 m Include tripod for base station Include mounting hardware

Line Item 2

• Flotation Platform-Part Number HB2-MAX Large floatation platform compatible with the ADCP mentioned above Maximum velocity of 5.0 m/s or 16.4 ft/s

Line Item 3

• Flotation Platform Carrying Case:

Include a durable carrying case for the flotation platform mentioned above

Line Item 4 & 5

Any adapters needed to mount the ADCP Sensor Head and GPS Antenna to the larger flotation platform.

Delivery information:

Delivery of all supplies on or around September 30, 2026.

Delivery to Bureau of Reclamation, Attn: Ryan Allen, 205 Chamberlain RD, Mills WY 82644