Notice of intent to award a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260041
- 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
- 5845 Underwater Sound Equipment
- Points of contact
-
- John Skogen jack_skogen@fws.gov (612) 713-5210
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to InnovaSea for the acquisition of acoustic telemetry transmitters. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notification of the agency's intent to award a purchase order to a single contractor based on unique capability requirements. The transmitters will be supplied to the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery to support research on Lahontan cutthroat trout stocking in Lake Tahoe. The equipment features patented technology that enables acoustic transmitters to detect predation events through a stomach acid-induced switch while simultaneously transmitting water temperature data. No other manufacturer currently produces acoustic transmitters with these specifications, establishing InnovaSea as the sole capable source.
The FWS is seeking 20 V9DT-2x-A69-2951 rounded case transmitters with specific programming parameters and an estimated tag life of 176 days for use in the ongoing cutthroat trout research study. Interested parties have until March 11, 2026—three calendar days from publication—to submit clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government if they wish to challenge the sole source determination. The procurement falls under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b) with an estimated value not exceeding the $250,000 simplified acquisition threshold. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a PSC of 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment), and contractors must meet the 800-employee small business size standard if applicable. The market research and three-year history of successful performance by InnovaSea support the fair and reasonable pricing determination based on previous acquisitions and inflation adjustments.
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.
FWS LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY intends to award a sole source purchase order to InnovaSea. to furnish: Acoustic Telemetry Transmitters:
Salient Characteristics:
¿ Transmitters (quantity of 20): V9DT-2x-A69-2951; Rounded Case (CUTTHROAT TROUT) Sensor Transmit Ratio (D:T) = 1:1 Digestion sensor (Profile 1 - 5 weeks) Temp range -5 ~ 35 C; ID Codes: To be determined. Programing: 1) On 1 hours; Power L; Random Delay: 40 to 80 seconds 2) Off 7 days 3) On 154 days; Power H; Random Delay: 40 to 80 seconds Loop back to step 3. Estimated tag life 176 days
Capabilities: (if applicable):
¿ Acoustic transmitters capable of relaying water temperature data and predation events via a stomach acid induced switch. This is patented technology and Innovasea is the sole source for this equipment.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 with the size standard of 800 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5845.
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: 3/11/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Single_Source_Justification_-_Acoustic_Transmitters_2026_signed_RP_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7G--NV-lahontan NFH-acoustic transmitters | Award Notice | |
| Notice of intent to award a sole source | Special Notice |
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