67--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 intends to sole source the procurement of a model 3000 Adaptive Resolution Imaging Sonar (ARIS), an underwater acoustic camera that operates at dual frequencies of 3.0 MHz and 1.8 MHz, with a depth rating of 300 meters. This sonar system includes ARIS Control and Display software and is critical for their Great Lakes Asian Carp surveillance program, which relies heavily on high-resolution sonar technology. The equipment is specifically manufactured by Sound Metrics Corporation and distributed by Ocean Marine Industries, Inc. based in Chesapeake, Virginia. This sole-source acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(2), meaning the requirement can only be met by a single source, with NAICS code 334511 covering Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The business size standard is set at 750 employees. The notice serves as an intention to sole source rather than a request for quotes and the government retains full discretion on whether to compete the procurement. For further inquiries, Rick Hillard can be contacted through the provided email and phone number.