58--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, based in Bloomington, Minnesota, plans to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Hydroacoustic Technology, Inc. (HTI) of Seattle, Washington, under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13 procedures. The contract is for the procurement of a split beam hydroacoustic transducer and related accessories that are compatible with existing HTI hydroacoustic equipment. HTI is uniquely qualified to provide the required downward scanning, split beam transducer due to compatibility with its current units, echo sounder, and software, making them the sole capable source for this equipment. Although the notice clarifies that it is not a solicitation for competitive bids, other firms with an interest and capability are invited to respond, though the government retains sole discretion to proceed without competition. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 and is administered through the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, though the place of performance details remain unspecified. This action reflects a streamlined acquisition approach to ensure compatibility and functionality within the agency’s existing technological infrastructure.