GPS Equipment

The Bureau of Reclamation plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Vectors, Inc. to procure Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers compatible with their existing Trimble brand survey equipment. This equipment is essential for data collection by the Sedimentation Group, and current Trimble controllers have failed, impeding the collection of critical mission data. The agency requires additional equipment for upcoming surveys, and because Trimble brand GPS controllers and receivers are the only compatible options with their current system, the contract will be awarded without competition, citing statutory authority that only one responsible source exists. Interested responsible sources may submit capability statements within three days of the notice publication for consideration, though the government retains sole discretion over whether to pursue competition. The contract, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 334519, will be managed through the Denver Federal Center in Colorado. Jennifer McCord serves as the Contract Specialist and primary point of contact for inquiries at the Department of the Interior. The solicitation, posted in March 2015, is not a request for competitive proposals but allows potential bidders to demonstrate their ability to meet the government’s requirements. The sole source approach ensures compatibility with existing equipment crucial for ongoing and future survey operations.