37--Components for Fish Marking System for the Columbia River Fishery Program Office in Vancouver, WA.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure components for the SC63C fish marking system to support the Columbia River Fishery Program Office in Vancouver, Washington. This procurement will be handled under FAR Part 13.5, which pertains to testing programs for certain commercial items, and the agency plans to negotiate exclusively with Northwest Marine Technology of Shaw Island, Washington, as a sole-source provider in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-1. While this is not a formal request for proposals, the Fish and Wildlife Service will accept any proposals submitted within 10 calendar days following the publication of the notice. The contract is identified under solicitation number DOI-SNOTE-050509-003 and is managed by the Department of the Interior's FWS Headquarters office located in Falls Church, Virginia. Specific details such as set-aside type, NAICS code, and place of performance remain unspecified. This acquisition aims to ensure the continued availability and functionality of specialized components critical for fish marking systems, which play a vital role in fishery monitoring and management efforts in the Columbia River region.