Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260025
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under its Joint Administrative Operations division, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Garmin International, Inc. This notice, posted on February 2, 2026, announces the agency's intention to enter into a firm-fixed price sole source contract with Garmin for aircraft navigation database annual subscriptions. The contract will span a base year plus four option years and falls under the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000, authorized under FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The work is classified under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing). This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notice of the agency's intended direction.
The primary objective is to maintain continued access to Garmin International's aircraft navigation database subscriptions for the FWS fleet aircraft, which are critical for pilot safety, situational awareness, terrain avoidance, and obstacle detection. Garmin International is identified as the sole vendor capable of providing navigation databases compatible with the permanently installed Garmin avionics equipment currently in use. Interested parties who believe they can provide competing solutions have until February 12, 2026, to submit a written statement of capabilities with clear and convincing evidence demonstrating that competition would benefit the Government. Capability statements must be submitted by email only to Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Respondents should note that all costs associated with preparing and submitting capability statements are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Notice text
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, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. USFWS Aviation Manager intends to award a Base plus 4 option year 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:
Garmin International, Inc.
1200 E 151ST St
Olathe, Kansas 66062
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The object of this sole source award is to have continued access to the Garmin International aircraft navigation database annual subscriptions for FWS fleet aircraft. The requested databases are essential for pilot situational awareness, navigation, terrain, and obstacle avoidance all contributing to safety of flight. The requested databases are for permanently installed aircraft avionics equipment. Garmin International is the only vendor providing navigation databases for Garmin avionics equipment and must be purchased directly from Garmin International.
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: Lorenzo_aragon@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FWS branch of aviation management - aircraft navig | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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