EM30-A5 & QPOD-W Sole Source

The purpose of this announcement is to provide notice that the USDA Forest Service intends to make a firm fixed price, sole source award to FLOATOGRAPH TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, SANTA BARBARA CA, for the purchase of EM30-A5 AND QPOD-D Product/Service Code: 5895; MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, for Forest Service research purposes.
The intent to make this sole source award is based on an unsolicited proposal received which demonstrates meritorious methods, approaches, concepts, socioeconomic merits, Sustainable Products and Services, and/or the potential of this award to make a positive contribution in the efforts of the USDA Forest Service to accomplish its Research mission. Floatograph® Technologies is a world Leader in Telescoping Masts & Advanced Tactical Trailers. Floatograph® Technologies manufactures high quality, ruggedized Telescoping Masts / Portable Towers and Trailer Systems for use in homeland security, defense, commercial, scientific, and law enforcement sectors. Floatograph is a veteran-owned business that has been providing high-quality products to military and commercial customers since 1989.
This announcement is published as a sole source in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5 authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901; (modified FAR 6.302-1). This is not a request for competitive quotes. The intent of this announcement is for market research and informational purposes only. However, all information received by 11:59 a.m. (CST), Feb 24, 2017 will be considered by the Government.