58--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. for the purchase of 20 autonomous recording units (ARUs) designed to detect Eastern Black Rails in marshes across South Atlantic states. This procurement falls under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, allowing for no competitive solicitation due to the unique availability of the product. The key features required include ruggedness and weather-proof capabilities suitable for the harsh environmental conditions during the Black Rail breeding season, compatibility with equipment currently used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the ability to be configured via an iPhone app, which is exclusive to Wildlife Acoustics. The contract is classified under NAICS code 334310, relating to audio and video equipment manufacturing, and PSC code 5835 for electronic and communication equipment. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties that believe they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written statement of capabilities with evidence supporting the advantage of competition. Submissions must be made by email exclusively, in Word or PDF format, by the specified deadline, and no telephone inquiries or offers will be accepted. Any costs incurred in responding to this notice will be borne by the responding parties without government reimbursement.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Wildlife Acoustics, INC.
3 Mill And Main PL STE 110
Maynard, Massachusetts
01754-2690, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334310, Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 5835, Electronic & Communication Equipment. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of 20 autonomous recording units (ARUs) to detect Eastern Black Rails in marshes in the South Atlantic states. We are seeking units that have been vetted in the field by Black Rail experts. The units must be rugged and weather-proof for long deployments in rainy, humid, hot conditions typical of the Black Rail breeding season. We are seeking units that are compatible with those already being deployed by our project partner, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. We are seeking a unit that is configurable via an iPhone app. Wildlife Acoustics is the only one that has an iPhone app for configuring the unit. Additionally, Wildlife Acoustics units are rugged and water proof.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter_duke@ios.doi.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED