7G--notice of intent to award a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260004
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G22 It And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Fish and Wildlife Service, a civilian agency under the Department of the Interior, has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for specialized wildlife tracking equipment. This special notice announces the agency's intention to award a sole source purchase order to Holohil Systems Limited for the supply of 60 XM3CMD-Transmitter units. The notice clarifies that this is not a competitive solicitation, as the agency has determined that only one responsible source can satisfy its requirements for this specific transmitter model. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and Federal Supply Code 7G22 (IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite and RF Communications Products).
The primary objective of this sole source award is to procure wildlife tracking transmitters for the Puerto Rican Parrot Endangered Species Recovery Program, with the purchase not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13.106-1(b). Interested parties have three calendar days from the publication date of December 2, 2025, to submit a response demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government; the overall response deadline is December 12, 2025. The XM3CMD transmitters specified include advanced features such as mortality detection capabilities and duty cycling options to extend battery life up to 36 months, with individual units weighing 14 grams and measuring 10 x 40 millimeters. No competitive solicitation package is available, and contractors should not contact the agency by telephone regarding this notice. Participation in this procurement requires demonstration of the ability to provide these specialized transmitters that meet the agency's specific operational and technical requirements for endangered species conservation efforts.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The FWS PUERTO RICAN PARROT ESFO intends to award a sole source purchase order to HOLOHIL SYSTEMS LIMITEDto furnish: XM3CMD-Transmitter, Qty 60.
Specifications ¿ Collar Setup
Model Weight Standard Life Lifespan Potential^ Diameter x Length (mm) Previous Model #
XM3C 14g 18 months Up to 36 months 10 x 40 SI-2C
Mortality (suffix ¿M¿): After a preset period (1 to 23 hours) of no movement, the pulse rate changes (to an increased rate OR a double pulse) to indicate mortality. After the mortality mode has been triggered, any motion resets the transmitter to the normal pulse rate. Locking mortality is also available.
Duty Cycling (suffix ¿D¿): To conserve battery power and extend the lifespan, the transmitter can be programmed to enter low-power mode each day (from 1-23 hours). During this low-power mode, the unit can be silent (0ppm) or programmed to pulse at a greatly reduced rate (4, 6, or 8ppm).
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334220 with the size standard of 1250 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 7G22.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: jack_skogen@fws.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email.
This notice will close on: 12/12/2025 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7G--PR-PR parrot esfo-transmitters | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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