Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO240092
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Communications Branch has issued a Special Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract to INNOVASEA Marine Systems, Inc. for the procurement of acoustic telemetry equipment and services. This sole source acquisition is being made under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
The purpose of this sole source award is to acquire acoustic telemetry transmitters that are compatible with the existing USFWS equipment to maintain the Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observation System (GLATOS) network. INNOVASEA is the only provider of the required equipment, which is proprietary in nature. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a written statement of capabilities with clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government by the due date of May 2, 2024. Submissions must be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the specified email address, and any associated costs will not be reimbursed by the government.
Notice text
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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 Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: INNOVASEA Marine Systems, INC.
20 Angus Morton Drive
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Canada B4B 0L9
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of acoustic telemetry transmitters compatible with current USFWS equipment to maintain an existing telemetry network.
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 address: carter_duke@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_JOFOC-Over_SAT_CO_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MN-ARD fshrs-receivers AGE1 lake trout | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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