Special notice of intent to award to a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260164
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lower Great Lakes Fishery Resources office intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole-source basis to Innovasea for proprietary fish tracking equipment compatible with current USFWS systems and programs, with responses due by August 21, 2026. The purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 13.106-1(b)) and does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
USFWS requires Innovasea equipment specifically because it is the sole supplier of acoustic receivers and tags compatible with the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS), funded by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Other manufacturers' equipment cannot integrate with USFWS systems already deployed in the field or report tag detections into the GLATOS network. The proprietary nature of the acoustic telemetry technology and the critical need for compatibility constitute barriers to competition.
The acquisition supports fisheries management activities including documenting movement patterns and habitat requirements for species of interest, developing improved sampling protocols, and monitoring invasive species. Fair and reasonable pricing has been established through comparison with similar prior purchases.
Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government within seven calendar days of this notice (closing August 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The Government retains sole discretion to conduct competitive procurement. Contact Melissa Niemi at melissa_niemi@ios.doi.gov.
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) Lower Great Lakes Fishery Resources office in Basom, New York, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Innovasea to furnish: Proprietary fish tracking equipment that is compatible with current equipment and programs used by USFWS.
Please see the attached Single Source Justification form for further detail.
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 seven (7) 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@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: 08/21/2026 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_3-0034_Single_Source_Justification_Innovasea_Telemetry_2026_NOI_1.pdf |
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