70--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, intends to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Detect Inc., located in Panama City, Florida, for upgrades to an existing Avian Radar system. This procurement will use authorities under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13, allowing exclusion of full and open competition. The upgrades encompass both computer software and hardware improvements, specifically involving proprietary software essential for translating raw radar signals into a compatible database format currently in use. Detect Inc. is identified as the sole source provider due to their unique ability to supply hardware and software compatible with the existing system. The contract opportunity was announced with a solicitation number F16PS01212 on August 18, 2016. While this is a sole source notice, firms with an interest and capability to perform the work were invited to respond by August 22, 2016, although the Government reserves the right to proceed without competition. The work falls under NAICS code 541511 and is managed by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters. The contract will be performed at an unspecified location, with the administrative office based in Falls Church, Virginia.