Raws FTS USMC bridgeport stations
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140L3726Q0154
- Agency
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Idaho Region
Bureau of Land Management, 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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior, Fire and Aviation Directorate/National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is conducting a sole-source procurement with Forest Technology Systems (FTS) for Remote Automated Weather Station (RAWS) equipment and components, with a response deadline of August 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern. This is a justification notice under FAR 6.302.1; no competitive RFQ will be issued.
The estimated acquisition value is $29,114.60 for two complete RAWS units, including towers, lightning protection kits, weatherproof enclosures, grounding kits, GPS antennas, GOES antennas, solar panels, batteries, and sensors (temperature/humidity, rain gauge, fuel moisture, wind speed/direction, and solar radiation) with associated mounting hardware and cables. Unit prices range from $98.64 to $1,537.88.
Responsible firms believing they can furnish comparable items are encouraged to submit written notification to Contracting Officer Casey Gean Boyd (casey_boyd@ios.doi.gov) referencing action 140L3726Q0154. Interested parties must provide convincing evidence that they can meet the requirement at a cost not exceeding $29,114.60. If no affirmative responses demonstrating a comparable source exist by the August 24 deadline, the order will proceed with FTS. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334513 and is unrestricted.
Notice text
The Department of the Interior, Fire and Aviation Directorate/National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), RAWS, intends to negotiate with only one source, Forest Technology Systems (FTS), for the items in the attached description. This action is authorized by and in accordance with FAR 6.302.1. The Government believes that the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency¿s requirement is Forest Technology Systems (FTS). A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this acquisition is $29,114.60. No Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be issued, and no response will be made to letters or telephone requests for a copy of the solicitation. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but serves as a procurement notice to fulfill public posting requirements in accordance with FAR 5.101(a)(1). The requirement is unrestricted and the NAICS code (334513) applies.
Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer by August 24th, 2026 at 5pm Eastern referencing action 140L3726Q0154. However, they must provide convicting evidence that they can furnish the requested items at a cost that will not exceed the total estimated transaction cost. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by 5pm Eastern on August 24th, 2026 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with FTS for the requirements stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Contracting Officer, Casey Gean Boyd at casey_boyd@ios.doi.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RAWS_Description_of_Items_1.pdf |
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