VAKI SOLE DISTRIBUTOR.pdf

This is a sole source justification letter from Biomark, the authorized distributor of Vaki Aquaculture products in the United States. The letter, dated April 4, 2026, establishes that Vaki Aquaculture LTD., owned by Merck Animal Health North America and operated by Biomark, is the exclusive manufacturer and sole distributor of Vaki fisheries and wildlife products and services in the United States. The product line includes Vaki Fish Counters, Smartflow Fish Pumps, Vaki Smart Graders, Riverwatchers, and associated accessories and components. Vaki is also the sole provider of repairs, parts, service, and training for the Vaki line of fish handling equipment. No specific quantities, response dates, due dates, or contract terms are outlined in this document.

The letter emphasizes proprietary features that justify sole source procurement. Vaki Fish Counters are the only fish counters manufactured utilizing line-scanning cameras capable of providing accuracy greater than 98 percent for fish ranging from 0.01 grams to 12 kilograms. The Vaki SmartFlow system is the only software platform in the industry that integrates fish counters, fish pumps, and fish graders, allowing centralized control and fine-tuning of all Vaki Smart devices from a single computer while enabling auto-grading functionality that increases accuracy while reducing fish stress and handling mortality. No pricing, funding sources, or set-asides are specified in this correspondence.