Notice of intent to award a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260156
- 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
- Points of contact
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- John Skogen jack_skogen@fws.gov (612) 713-5210
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Innovasea for acoustic telemetry equipment by August 12, 2026, with a three-calendar-day window (closing August 8, 2026) for interested parties to demonstrate that competition would benefit the government. The equipment supports a Bull Trout movement and entrainment study at Rimrock Reservoir in the Yakima River Basin and will inform Tieton Dam operations and fish passage planning. The required acoustic releases must enable continuous winter operation under ice and withstand seasonal water level fluctuations up to 100 feet; tags must monitor temperature and depth with a minimum 600-day battery life and a ping rate of at least once per minute. Market research by FWS's Mid-Columbia River Fisheries Resource Office—conducted through internet searches, scientific publications, and inquiries to other offices—identified no competing vendors capable of supplying specialized acoustic telemetry equipment for freshwater applications. FWS has successfully deployed Innovasea equipment in prior Yakima Basin studies. The procurement is classified NAICS 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, 800-employee size standard) and PSC 5825 (Radio Navigation Equipment, Except Airborne), with an estimated value not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Responses must include clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous; the government retains sole discretion whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contact Jack Skogen at john_skogen@ios.doi.gov.
Notice text
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 MID-COLUMBIA RIV FSHRS RESRC OFFICE intends to award a sole source purchase order to: Innovasea to furnish: Acoustic telemetry equipment
Requirements for the acoustic telemetry equipment are as follows:
Acoustic releases on receivers that allow continuous operation during winter (under the ice) and with seasonal water level fluctuation (100 ft) common to the study area.
Tags that will monitor temperature, depth, and have tag life of at least 600 days and have a ping rate of at least once per minute.
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 5825.
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: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
This notice will close on: 8/12/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_3-0034_Sole-Source_2026_Innovasea_Haskell_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7G--WA-mid-columbia fshrs-telemetry hardware | Award Notice | |
| Notice of intent to award a sole source | Special Notice |
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