59--Telemetry Collars for Dall Sheet

The Department of the Interior’s US Fish and Wildlife Services, Region 7 in Alaska, plans to negotiate and award a contract to Telonics, Inc., based in Mesa, Arizona, for the supply of telemetry collars designed specifically for Dall sheep. The contract involves the production of 20 hermetically sealed GPS/ARGOS-certified transmitter collars. This procurement is not a competitive solicitation, and the government does not intend to accept or evaluate proposals received in response to this notice. The announcement serves solely to inform interested parties of the intent and relevant details. The government will review information from responsible sources within 14 days of the publication date of the synopsis, but respondents will not be notified of the outcome of any evaluation. The official contract is titled "Telemetry Collars for Dall Sheet" and was posted on August 4, 2003. The contracting office is based out of the Fish and Wildlife Services headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, although the specific place of performance is not identified. This action underscores a direct procurement approach without competitive bidding for the specialized telemetry equipment needed for wildlife tracking.