Special notice of intent to award to a sole source
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260172
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carterville Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office, announced on August 23, 2026 its intent to award a sole-source firm fixed-price contract to Echoview under FAR 13.106-1(b) for Echoview Software training and support, with a response deadline of September 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The contract value does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
The Carterville FWCO selected Echoview as the industry-standard solution for hydroacoustic data analysis to support unified stock assessment of invasive carp in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio rivers. The software processes hydroacoustic survey data collected with BioSonics transducers and echosounders. The sole-source justification rests on the specialized nature of hydroacoustic technology, absence of interchangeable alternative products, continuity and data comparability requirements across multiple FWCOs and USGS partners already using Echoview, and existing USFWS-developed data processing scripts designed specifically for Echoview analysis. The period of performance runs from October 10, 2026 through October 9, 2028.
Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, any interested party may submit a written statement of capabilities containing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Capability statements must be submitted by email only as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments to Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov, with the Notice of Intent number referenced in the subject line and body. All response preparation costs are the respondent's responsibility and will not be reimbursed.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Carterville Fish & Wildlife Conservation Office in Carbondale, IL intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000 to:
Echoview
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services.
1. Period of Performance: The period of performance for this request will be 10/10/26-10/09/28.
2. The Carterville FWCO is seeking a sole source contract with Echoview to provide Echoview Software training and support.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following email address: Mary_Rawlinson@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: 09/02/2026 at 5:00 PM, Eastern Time
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Single_Source_FE_1.pdf |
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