49--Vertical incubator system for salmon and trout.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Contracting and General Services Division in Portland, Oregon, plans to procure vertical incubators specifically designed for salmon and trout. MariSource, a subsidiary of Flex-A-Lite Consolidated, is identified as the sole manufacturer capable of providing this vertical incubator system. Consequently, the Service intends to award the contract on a sole source basis, bypassing full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. This notification serves as an announcement of the intent to proceed with this non-competitive award rather than a solicitation for proposals. Technical and contracting questions may be directed to designated contacts within the Service. This contract is classified as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, ensuring participation from small businesses, although the unique manufacturer limits competition to MariSource. The procurement is managed through the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters, located in Falls Church, Virginia. There will be no additional postings or requests for competition on FedBizOpps related to this contract, emphasizing the exclusive nature of this procurement due to the specialized equipment involved.