7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO250161
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other 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 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife Field Office has issued a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Innovasea Systems, Inc. of Boston, Massachusetts. This special notice, posted on September 17, 2025, announces the agency's intention to make a non-competitive award under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The contract falls under NAICS code 334290 for Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and relates to specialized sonar equipment support services. The USFWS is utilizing sole source procurement authority based on the proprietary nature of the equipment and the contractor's unique qualifications. This notice serves as advance notification to the contracting community rather than a competitive solicitation.
The primary objective is to secure continued support for existing sonar equipment manufactured exclusively by Innovasea Systems, Inc., which the USFWS identifies as the sole manufacturer and only qualified vendor capable of servicing these highly technical and specialized proprietary devices. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements may submit capability statements by September 24, 2025, but must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. All capability statements must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments to Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov, with telephone requests explicitly prohibited. Any costs associated with preparing and submitting responses will be borne solely by the respondent without government reimbursement. The notice emphasizes that this equipment requires special knowledge and skills that only Innovasea Systems possesses, justifying the sole source approach for maintaining critical fish and wildlife monitoring capabilities.
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 (USFWS), Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. The USFWS Fairbanks Fish and Wildlife Field Office intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 to:
Innovasea Systems, Inc.
266 Summer ST. FL 2
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The object of this sole source award is to secure continued support of existing sonar equipment manufactured by Innovasea Systems, Inc. Innovasea Systems, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the sonars on USFWS inventory. They are the only manufacturer of these proprietary sonar devices capable of meeting the requirements of the USFWS. This equipment is highly technical and specialized requiring special knowledge and skills which Innovasea Systems is the only vendor qualified to perform.
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: Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FWS AK fairbanks fwfo - split beam sonar support | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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