Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, Bloomington, MN intends to award a sole source firm fixed price purchase order under authority of FAR 6.302-1, Other than Full and Open Competition procedures and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition procedures to Ocean Marine Industries, Inc., Chesapeake, VA. Ocean Marine Industries is the only distributor for Sound Metrics, the manufacturer of ARIS 3000 Sonars. This requirement is for the use of a high resolution sonar, ARIS 3000, for early detection and potential rapid response of Asian carp in the Illinois, Ohio and Mississippi River. To maintain consistency, the ARIS 3000 is the next generation of DIDSON sonars previously purchased and has all the associated software and materials. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 334511. The size standard is 1,250. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however firms with expressed interest and capability are encouraged to respond 04/22/2016. This notice is for informational purposes only. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.