7G--PR-PR PARROT ESFO-TRANSMITTERS

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract to Holohil Systems Limited for the procurement of 60 specialized radio transmitters to support the Puerto Rican Parrot Recovery Program in El Yunque National Forest and Maricao State Forest. This action is justified under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), as Holohil is the exclusive provider of transmitters featuring a proprietary brass housing that withstands damage from parrot beaks, a critical requirement for long-term survival and monitoring in the wild. No alternative suppliers can meet this unique durability standard without compromising quality or operational effectiveness, making competition impractical and potentially detrimental to the recovery mission. The requirement is urgent, with delays from competitive procurement posing unacceptable risks to ongoing conservation efforts, and the procurement is structured under simplified acquisition procedures not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334220 and the Product Service Code is 7G22, identifying the item as wireless communications equipment for satellite and RF applications. The contract will be awarded without a formal solicitation, and any interested party wishing to challenge the sole source determination must submit a written Statement of Capabilities via email to carter_duke@ios.doi.gov by July 1, 2026, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. No telephone submissions or alternative formats will be accepted, and respondents bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting information. The transmitters must be delivered to Puerto Rico for immediate deployment, with acceptance occurring at the field sites. No details regarding pricing, unit cost, total contract value, packaging, marking, inspection criteria, or payment terms are publicly disclosed, though the prior acquisition number 140F1G23P0066 is referenced to support cost reasonableness. The contracting officer is Solmaz Salih, with Marisel Lopez-Flores listed as the program officer, while the only designated point of contact for submissions is Duke, Carter. Holohil’s Canadian address is provided, but no Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are included in the documentation, and no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, or delivery schedules are specified beyond the urgency and technical exclusivity that justify the non-competitive award.