58--RADIO TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 5, intends to award a firm-fixed price, sole source contract to Lotek Wireless Inc, 115 Pony Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada for the purchase of digitally coded radio telemetry equipment. FWS is conducting a multi-year study to track the movements of high priority bird species within offshore areas. The high-range radio antenna receiving stations and transmitters already in place uses a proprietary coded algorithm that allows the potential for continuous data collection unlike traditional telemetry systems that must scan for and change frequencies resulting in discontinuous data collection. Using the same equipment is essential for maintaining continuity of data collection and analysis for this multi-year study. The NAICS code is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotes; however, all responsible sources shall be considered for future requirements. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses and questions should be directed to Ryna Russell via email at contact@example.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.