Notice of intent to award a sole source

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 CRESCENT LAKE NWR intends to award a sole source purchase order to MERCK ANIMAL HEALTH to furnish: Virtual Fence Solar Base Station (qty: 2)

Statement of Work
Vence Virtual Fence Crescent Lake NWR, NE

$12,500 - Vence Assisted Install
A Vence assisted install includes and on-site visit to assemble the electronics package, assist with placement of the base station at the proper sites, adjust antennae and bring system on-line. Customer is responsible for hut assembly prior to Vence arrival.
Vence Assisted Install
A Vence assisted install includes an on-site visit to assemble the electronics package, assist with placement of the base station at the proper sites, adjust antennae and bring system on-line. Customer is responsible for hut assembly prior to Vence arrival.

Hardware included for each of (2) Base Station includes:
Gateway Enclosure (Metal Hut)
Ground rod
Anchors and Tie Down Cables
12v Deep Cycle Batteries
Electronic components for GPS and cellular functions
Antenna and Antenna Mast
Cellular Antenna
Solar Panels
Fasteners and other Misc parts


The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334220 with the size standard of 1,250 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5820.

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: 9/10/2023 at 5:00pm, Central Time.