99 -- Satellite Telemetry Equipment

The United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Service in Sandusky, Ohio, plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Microwave Telemetry Inc., based in Columbia, Maryland. The contract is to acquire one 15x70 Argos/GPS Solar PTT-100 Satellite Transmitter, a specialized piece of satellite telemetry equipment. This acquisition will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302, allowing the government to negotiate directly with a single source. The notice clarifies that this is not a competitive solicitation, and any decision to forego competition will be at the government’s sole discretion. The procurement will follow simplified procedures and incorporate commercial item acquisition regulations in accordance with FAR 12. This contract opportunity, referenced under solicitation number 156124GB, falls under the NAICS code 334511, related to the manufacture of electronic equipment. Although the main administrative office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the place of performance is unspecified. The point of contact for additional information is Gloria J. Benson, reachable via email and phone. The contract pertains specifically to satellite telemetry equipment necessary for the agency’s wildlife service operations, reflecting a targeted procurement approach to meet particular technical and operational requirements.