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7G--NV-LAHONTAN NFH-ACOUSTIC TRANSMITTERS

Awarded

DOIFFBO260041Federal

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The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is conducting a sole source procurement under solicitation DOIFFBO260041 for specialized acoustic transmitters. These devices are required for an ecological research project in Lake Tahoe to study predation rates of non-native trout on stocked Lahontan cutthroat trout. The transmitters are surgically implanted and feature a patented stomach acid-induced switch that detects predation events and transmits water temperature data, allowing for real-time monitoring of predator-prey dynamics and thermal habitat use. This acquisition is justified as a sole source award to Innovasea under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) because the required stomach acid-activated technology is proprietary and patented, leaving no other capable sources available. The procurement falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and the award is based on the unique technical capabilities and proven field performance of the equipment over the previous three years. The contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia, with John Skogen serving as the Contracting Officer and Roger Peka as the Program Officer.

General Info

Agency

Department Of The Interior → It Goods Fws

Contract Value

$15,198

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

INNOVASEA MARINE SYSTEMS CANADA INC

Award Issued Date

03/30/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

A16 Single Source Justification for Acoustic Transmitters 2026

2 pages · justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 3

special-notice

AwardedMar 30

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → It Goods Fws

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → It Goods Fws

Office AddressFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

Contacts

John Skogen

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

FWS LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY intends to award a sole source purchase order to InnovaSea. to furnish: Acoustic Telemetry Transmitters:

Salient Characteristics:
¿ Transmitters (quantity of 20): V9DT-2x-A69-2951; Rounded Case (CUTTHROAT TROUT) Sensor Transmit Ratio (D:T) = 1:1 Digestion sensor (Profile 1 - 5 weeks) Temp range -5 ~ 35 C; ID Codes: To be determined. Programing: 1) On 1 hours; Power L; Random Delay: 40 to 80 seconds 2) Off 7 days 3) On 154 days; Power H; Random Delay: 40 to 80 seconds Loop back to step 3. Estimated tag life 176 days

Capabilities: (if applicable):
¿ Acoustic transmitters capable of relaying water temperature data and predation events via a stomach acid induced switch. This is patented technology and Innovasea is the sole source for this equipment.

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 5845.

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: contact@example.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email.

This notice will close on: 3/11/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.