7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260101
- Agency
-
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 issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Innovasea Marine Systems, Inc., on June 3, 2026, with a June 9, 2026 response deadline for capability statements challenging the sole-source rationale. This is not a competitive solicitation; USFWS intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The award covers Innovasea's Vemco line of acoustic telemetry transmitters, specifically two NexTrak R1 Acoustic Telemetry Receivers and 90 acoustic telemetry tags, to maintain the existing telemetry network monitoring endangered winter-run Chinook Salmon at Battle Creek. System compatibility drives the sole-source justification: the current receiver array is already configured with Innovasea equipment, and purchasing additional tags from Innovasea ensures detectability with existing receivers rather than replacing the entire receiver infrastructure. Market research over several years determined Innovasea produced the best-performing equipment compatible with the study system. Any interested party may submit a written statement of capabilities demonstrating that competition would be advantageous to the Government; submissions require clear and convincing evidence and must be sent by email to carter_duke@ios.doi.gov. NAICS 334290; PSC 7G22.
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).: Innovasea Marine Systems, Inc.
20 Angus Morton DR
Bedford, Ns
B4B 0L9, Canada
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22 , IT and Telecom Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of Innovasea¿s Vemco line of acoustic telemetry transmitters compatible with current USFWS equipment to maintain an existing telemetry network.
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: carter_duke@ios.doi.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Single_Source_Justification_signed_1.pdf |
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