J--Intent to Award - Advanced Telemetry Systems

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) plans to award a sole-source contract to Advanced Telemetry Systems (ATS) for the refurbishment of tracking collars. ATS previously supplied these collars to both USGS and the National Park Service, and a key contract requirement is the ability of ATS to refurbish the collars to a like-new condition, enabling cost-effective reuse. Purchasing new collars is not a viable option due to prohibitively high expenses and incompatibility with existing software and hardware systems, which would also cause duplication of equipment and efforts. The sole-source acquisition is being made under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) authority 13.106-1(b)(1), citing that only ATS is reasonably available for meeting the specific refurbishment needs. While all responsible sources are permitted to submit proposals for consideration, ATS remains the intended awardee. The contract, identified under solicitation number G12PS00892, is managed by the Office of Acquisition Grants-National within the Department of the Interior, located in Reston, VA. The refurbishment work falls under the NAICS code 334511. The action aligns with the government’s goal of sustainable procurement by extending the lifespan of existing equipment and avoiding unnecessary costs associated with procuring new units. For inquiries regarding the contract, Bill Claybrook can be contacted via the USGS.