Notice of intent to award a sole source
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO250142
- Agency
- Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- Points of contact
-
- John Skogen jack_skogen@fws.gov (612) 713-5210
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract for a Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) system to Forest Technology Systems Ltd. The notice is posted under procurement reference PR 44027740FWS for the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and carries NAICS code 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees. This is not a request for competitive proposals or solicitation, but rather a formal notification of the agency's intent to proceed with a sole source award. The procurement falls under Federal Supply Code 6660 for Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus and will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The notice was published on August 18, 2025, with responses due by August 22, 2025.
The procurement aims to acquire a comprehensive weather monitoring system that will be permanently mounted and integrated into the national network of over 2,200 RAWS stations used for wildland fire forecasting and prescribed fire planning. The system must meet national standards for the National Fire Danger Rating System and includes components such as an Axiom Fire Data Logger, GOES antenna, solar panel kit, lightning protection, moisture sensors, and a 20-foot self-supporting tower. Forest Technology Systems has been identified as the sole source because they are the only manufacturer of equipment that has been tested and certified by the National Interagency Fire Center's Remote Sensing-Fire Weather Support Unit. Interested parties have three calendar days from publication to identify their interests and demonstrate capability to respond, but they must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The justification indicates this equipment is the only system supported by the RSFWSU depot and is essential for maintaining consistency across the national fire weather monitoring network.
Notice text
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. PR 44027740
FWS WICHITA MTNS WILDL RFG intends to award a sole source purchase order to FTS Forest Technology Systems Ltd. to furnish: RAWS Station.
Axiom Fire Data Logger with G6 GOES, and AuxCom Port
Weatherproof Equipment Enclosure, Keyway Mounts
Solar Rad Sensor, SDI, Sun/Sky, Mount, 14ft Cable
GOES EON2 Antenna, Cable
Fuel Stick Mount to Trileg Tower
FTS Product and Systems User Manuals
Solar Panel Kit,20W,Mount,30ft Cable to Datalogger
RAWS lightning kit, 20ft mast, incl WS arm mount
Fuelstick Moisture Sensor, 12 ft Armoured Cable
EON2 Aimable Mount
Kit, Grounding, Trileg
Rain Gauge, Trileg Mount, 20 ft Armoured Cable
GPS Antenna, Top of Cabinet Mount, Cable, 19.5ft
Battery, 12V, 88 Ah, VRLA, Pre-Charged
Tower, Trileg, Self Supporting, 20 ft Mast
THS, Louvers, Mounting Arm & 14ft Cable
Battery Cable, Dual 10A Fuse, F6 & H2, 4 Ft
Wind Speed & Direction,SDI, 50ft Armour Cable, RM
shipping
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334513 with the size standard of 750 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 6660 Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus.
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: 8/22/2025 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_3-0034_SSJ_Under__250K_v2020_RAWS_BI_Signed_(1)_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7G--OK wichita mtns RFG raws | Award Notice | |
| Notice of intent to award a sole source | Special Notice |
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