Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260102
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc., on June 10, 2026, with a June 15, 2026 response deadline for parties asserting competitive capability. This is not a competitive solicitation; the agency intends to award a sole-source firm fixed-price contract under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks to procure 20 autonomous recording units (ARUs) to detect Eastern Black Rails in marshes across South Atlantic states. The units must be field-tested by Black Rail experts, rugged and weather-proof for long deployments in rainy, humid, hot conditions during breeding season, and compatible with equipment already deployed by the project partner, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Wildlife Acoustics is the sole source because it is the only manufacturer offering an iPhone app for unit configuration; competing manufacturers (Audiomoth and Cornell SwiftOne) face availability constraints and technical limitations with customization. The agency determined no barriers to competition exist and that the cost is fair and reasonable. Interested parties may submit a written statement of capabilities containing clear and convincing evidence of competitive ability by June 15, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS 334310 (Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 5835 (Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment).
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).: Wildlife Acoustics, INC.
3 Mill And Main PL STE 110
Maynard, Massachusetts
01754-2690, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334310, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 5835, Electronic & Communication Equipment. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of 20 autonomous recording units (ARUs) to detect Eastern Black Rails in marshes in the South Atlantic states. We are seeking units that have been vetted in the field by Black Rail experts. The units must be rugged and weather-proof for long deployments in rainy, humid, hot conditions typical of the Black Rail breeding season. We are seeking units that are compatible with those already being deployed by our project partner, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. We are seeking a unit that is configurable via an iPhone app. Wildlife Acoustics is the only one that has an iPhone app for configuring the unit. Additionally, Wildlife Acoustics units are rugged and water proof.
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@ios.doi.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_Single_Source_Justification_signed_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7E--MA-ARD-mgrtry birds-wildlife acoustics | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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