58--Intent to Sole s Source InnovaSea Products
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The U.S. Department of the Interior’s U.S. Geological Survey Columbia Environmental Research Center intends to award a sole source contract to Innovasea for the procurement of specific acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers. This acquisition is justified on the basis that only Innovasea can provide the necessary equipment to meet the agency’s requirements, including models such as the HR2-180kHz High Residency Receiver, NexTrak R1 Transponding Acoustic Receiver with battery, V9 180 kHz Transmitter, and V9 Transmitter with Pressure Sensor. The action will be conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), allowing negotiation with a single source without competition. This notice is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a request for quotes or bids. However, other responsible parties interested in demonstrating their capability to supply the specified equipment are encouraged to submit a written capability statement by the specified deadline. Submissions must be detailed and cost-free, supporting the responder’s bona fide ability to fulfill the requirement, and must be sent via email to the designated contact. The government reserves full discretion in determining whether to proceed with sole source negotiations or cancel the requirement, and no verbal or phone inquiries will be accepted. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 334290, covering other communications equipment manufacturing.
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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