Sage grouse collars

Added: Aug 14, 2017 11:38 am Special Notice

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the Idaho State Office (ISO) intends to negotiate with only one source, Microwave Telemetry, Inc. at 8835 Columbia 100 Parkway Suites K & L, Columbia, MD 21045 to purchase 12 Argos satellite transmitter wildlife collars fitted for sage grouse and refurbish 15 existing units. 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 Microwave Telemetry, Inc. A Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. The estimated value of this simplified acquisition is less than $53,000.00. 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 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing applies. Responsible firms believing they can provide the required items are encouraged to identify themselves and give written notification to the Contracting Officer referencing action item L17PS01101. All responses will be fully considered. If no affirmative responses are received by August 28, 2017 to the effect that a comparable source exists, an order will be placed with CLS America, Inc. for the requirement stated here. Questions concerning this acquisition may be directed to Diane Barker at 208-373-3911 or faxed to 208-373-3915.