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The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Columbia Environmental Research Center, intends to award a sole source contract to Innovasea for acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers without competitive bidding, citing that only this vendor can meet the agency’s technical requirements. The procurement is authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and involves specific VEMCO equipment including the HR2-180kHz High Residency Receiver, NexTrak R1 Transponding Acoustic Receiver with battery, V9 180 kHz Transmitter, and V9 Transmitter with Pressure Sensor. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 334290, categorized under Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. This notice serves solely as an announcement of intent and is not a solicitation for quotes; however, interested parties may submit a written capability statement by June 26, 2026, by email to mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov to demonstrate their ability to provide the required equipment, with no cost or obligation to the government. All submissions must be in writing, clearly document bona fide capabilities, and will be evaluated solely at the government’s discretion. Verbal responses, phone calls, or any form of inquiry outside the specified submission method will not be accepted, and the government retains the right to cancel the requirement at any time. The point of contact for this notice is Mindie Dixon, with the office located in Reston, Virginia.
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The proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The reason justifying this sole source procurement is that the Government believes only one responsible source can provide the equipment that will satisfy the agency's requirement.
The following VEMCO models are required but not limited to:
HR2-180kHz High Residency Receiver
NexTrak R1 - Transponding Acoustic Receiver w/battery
V9 180 kHz Transmitter
V9 Transmitter with Pressure Sensor
The NAICS code is 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive quotes. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, all responsible parties interested in responding to this notice are invited to submit a capability statement by the time and date specified in this notice that provides sufficient details for consideration by the Government, via email to: mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov
The determination not to compete the contract based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Phone calls will not be accepted in response to this notice. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the equipment/services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide this equipment/services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement
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