Sole Source Justification_SM4 - Deschutes National Forest - Redacted.pdf

This is a sole source justification document related to Federal Contract Opportunity 1108408 from the Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The justification document proposes procuring Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter SM4 Acoustic Recorders on a sole source basis. The Deschutes National Forest requires 20 additional Song Meter SM4 units to expand an existing acoustic monitoring program. These specific units are necessary to maintain compatibility with equipment already in use. The total estimated cost for procuring 20 SM4 recorders is $42,000. Delivery is needed by September 30th to allow for deployment and data collection before winter conditions set in.