66--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) plans to award a sole-source contract to Lotek Wireless, Inc., based in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits non-competitive acquisition when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. This contract is for the purchase of a specialized radio receiver used for both manual tracking and automatic data logging of Lotek coded transmitters. These transmitters feature built-in GPS technology for clock synchronization and location stamping, enabling the determination of offshore flight paths and the distribution of bird species. The contract falls under NAICS code 334511, which covers manufacturing within search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system instruments. The notice, dated May 3, 2013, is strictly informational and not a solicitation, indicating no opportunity for other vendors to submit quotations. The contract will be managed by the USFWS Headquarters, located in Falls Church, Virginia, within the Department of the Interior. This acquisition supports the agency’s efforts in wildlife tracking and research through the use of advanced telemetry technology provided exclusively by Lotek Wireless, Inc.