VAKI SOLE DISTRIBUTOR.pdf

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9280-26-R-RFQI-00007
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3140004552
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Jasper County, Mississippi

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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.

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705 S 8 t h S treet | BOISE, ID | (208) 275 -0011 | WWW.BIOMARK.COM

Subject: Sole Source 2026 April 4th, 2026

Dear Customer, Vaki Aquaculture LTD., owned by Merck Animal Health North America (aka MSD in Europe) and operated by Biomark, is the manufacturer and sole distributor of Vaki fisheries and wildlife products and services, in the United States. This includes but is not limited to products such as: Vaki Fish Counters, Smartflow Fish Pumps, Vaki Smart Graders, Riverwatchers, and the various accessories and components for these products. Vaki is also the only provider of repairs, parts, service and training for the Vaki line of fish handling equipment.

Proprietary features:

1) The Vaki Fish Counters are the only fish counters manufactured that use line-scanning cameras and can provide accuracy of greater than 98% for fish ranging from 0.01g to 12kg.

2) The Vaki SmartFlow system is the only software platform in the industry that allows for connection of fish counters, fish pumps and fish graders. With SmartFlow, all Vaki Smart devices can be controlled and fine-tuned from one central computer. This platform also allows for auto-grading, increasing accuracy while decreasing fish stress and handling mortality.

If you have any questions concerning the sole source nature of these products please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely, Ryan Vasak M.Sc.

Key Accounts Manager

Vaki North America

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