58--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mid-Columbia River Fishery Resources Office, intends to award a sole source purchase order to Innovasea for the procurement of specialized acoustic telemetry equipment, due to the unique technical requirements that only this vendor can satisfy. The equipment must include acoustic releases capable of uninterrupted operation under ice and through seasonal water level fluctuations of up to 100 feet, along with tags that monitor temperature and depth, operate for a minimum of 600 days, and transmit a signal at least once per minute. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334290 with an 800-employee size standard and uses Federal Supply Code 5825, and will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13.106-1(b), not exceeding $250,000. Despite being a non-competitive action, interested parties have three calendar days from the notice’s publication to submit evidence demonstrating that competitive procurement would benefit the government; however, any such submissions will not entitle the submitter to reimbursement for costs incurred. The notice closes on August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time, and all correspondence must reference the notice number and be directed to Jack Skogen at john_skogen@ios.doi.gov.
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FWS MID-COLUMBIA RIV FSHRS RESRC OFFICE intends to award a sole source purchase order to: Innovasea to furnish: Acoustic telemetry equipment
Requirements for the acoustic telemetry equipment are as follows:
Acoustic releases on receivers that allow continuous operation during winter (under the ice) and with seasonal water level fluctuation (100 ft) common to the study area.
Tags that will monitor temperature, depth, and have tag life of at least 600 days and have a ping rate of at least once per minute.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 with the size standard of 800 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5825.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
This notice will close on: 8/12/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.
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