66--OR-WRB ACOUSTIC DOPPLER CURRENT PROFILER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to YSI, Inc. for the purchase of SonTek RS5 Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers. This equipment is essential for the accurate measurement of streamflow across various field conditions to support water rights protection, ecological management, and state monitoring compliance for National Wildlife Refuges and National Fish Hatcheries. The SonTek RS5 was selected as the only viable option due to its portability, integrated RTK/GNSS capabilities, and compatibility with existing hydroboards and the WISKI database. Classified under NAICS code 334516 and PSC 6640, this procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. While this is a notice of intent for a sole source award and not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit a written statement of capabilities to Carter Duke via email by August 24, 2026. Such statements must provide clear evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government.