Special notice of intent to award to a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO250115
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Division of Refuge Law Enforcement Southwest has published a Special Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source for satellite push-to-talk service and web hosted GPS portal services. The agency intends to award a firm fixed price base plus four option year contract to Skymira, Inc. for interagency law enforcement communications services throughout the United States. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or solicitation, but rather a notification of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement. The contract will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $250,000. The procurement is necessary because other federal agencies already use Skymira's services, and all agencies must maintain compatibility for effective interagency communications.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide satellite communication services that ensure interoperability among federal law enforcement agencies operating in remote areas where cellular service is unavailable. Interested parties have ten calendar days from publication (until July 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to respond with clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Any responses must demonstrate capability to meet the specific technical and operational requirements outlined in the attached justification document. The eligibility criteria requires contractors to show they can provide compatible services that integrate with existing federal interagency communications systems. The contract includes a one-year base period with four optional one-year extensions, with an estimated annual cost of $70,000 and total potential value of $350,000, supporting the FWS mission under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO 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.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Division of Refuge Law Enforcement Southwest (DRLESW), intends to award a firm fixed price base plus four option year contract to Skymira, Inc. to furnish: satellite push-to-talk service and web hosted GPS portal services for interagency law enforcement officers working through the United States per federal interagency communications requirements. Other federal agencies receive these services from Skymira and all agencies must be compatible to communicate. Other satellite related services will not be compatible (see attached justification).
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 ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting 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: Melissa Niemi, email: melissa_niemi@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: 7/24/2025 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_-_R2_Limited_Sources_Justification_(FAR_Part_8)_CCO_signed_1.pdf |
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