7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO250025
- Agency
-
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334111 Electronic Computer 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award for a federal contract opportunity. The notice pertains to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge's requirement to purchase radio equipment from RELM Communications, Inc. The procurement is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), which allows for sole source contracting when only one source is reasonably available. The contract falls under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 7G22 (IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite and RF Communication). The specific objective is to acquire radio equipment that is compatible with existing radio systems currently in use across the wildlife refuge, including law enforcement communications.
The purpose of this special notice is to communicate the government's intent to award a firm fixed-price contract to RELM Communications, Inc. without competitive bidding. While the notice is not a solicitation for quotes, interested parties are invited to submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the requirement. Any capability statements must be submitted via email as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to deborah_florio@fws.gov by December 24, 2024. Respondents must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The total procurement value is $36,089.92, which includes 10 portable VHF radios with GPS and encryption capabilities, associated accessories, and 3 KNG Series Mobile Radios. Contractors should be aware that any costs incurred in preparing and submitting responses are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the government. Telephone requests or offers will not be considered.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: RELM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
7100 Technology DR
Melbourne, Florida
32904-1525, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334111, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22, IT And Telecom - Network: Satellite and Rf Communication. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of radio equipment compatible with existing radio equipment already in use by Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge requires the purchase of BK Technologies (fka RELM Wireless) radio equipment for interoperable radio communications, allowing for a consistent means of communication and integration with current radio equipment already established and in use across the Refuge, to include law enforcement.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: deborah_florio@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Brand_Name-Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf | ||
| A16_-_Limited_Sources_Justification_(FAR_Part_8)_1.pdf |
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