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7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch plans to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Innovasea Marine Systems, Inc., headquartered in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Canada, under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii). This sole source award is justified due to the unique availability of Innovasea’s Vemco line of acoustic telemetry transmitters, which are compatible with the existing USFWS telemetry network. The contract falls under NAICS code 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC code 7G22 for IT and Telecom Network equipment, specifically satellite and RF communications products. The procurement value will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and it is intended to sustain the current telemetry system without interruption. Although the announcement is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement may submit capability statements demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. These statements must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline and will not result in reimbursement for any related costs. All communications must be sent via email to the designated contact, Duke Carter, with no requests or offers accepted by phone. The notice emphasizes the exclusivity and urgency of this procurement while maintaining transparency by allowing the option for other potential suppliers to present capabilities if they can provide compelling justification.
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Innovasea Marine Systems, Inc.
20 Angus Morton DR
Bedford, Ns
B4B 0L9, Canada
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22 , IT and Telecom Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of Innovasea¿s Vemco line of acoustic telemetry transmitters compatible with current USFWS equipment to maintain an existing telemetry network.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter_duke@ios.doi.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED