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Marine Turtle Satellite Tags

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NFFN7600-16-01665Federal

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The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, intends to award a sole source contract to Wildlife Computers Inc. for the procurement of ten Marine Turtle Satellite Tags. These tags will support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Miami, Florida. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) following a Sources Sought notice that yielded no responses. Wildlife Computers Inc. is identified as the only capable source due to the proprietary nature of the tags and their specific ability to meet government specifications. The equipment is essential for collecting data via the ARGOS satellite system to assess marine turtle mortality. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 334511 and is managed by the Eastern Acquisition Division-Kansas City office.

General Info

NOAA sole source contract with Wildlife Computers Inc for ten marine turtle tags.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southeast Fisheries Science Center 75 Virginia Beach , MIAMI, FL, 33149, USA

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2 updates

PostedMay 16

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 19

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Notice updatedMay 23

Notice type changed from Sources Sought to Special Notice. The response deadline was removed. The notice description changed.

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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James D. MooreContract Specialist

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Steven M. PradoContracting Officer

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Full Description

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division-Kansas City office intends to award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Wildlife Computers Inc. for ten (10) Marine Turtle Satellite Tags for the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service , Southeast Fisheries Science Center located in Miami, FL. A Sources Sought notice was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on May 16, 2016 and closed on May 20, 2016. No responses were received. Justification for Sole Source The Maine Turtle Satellite Tags being purchased are manufactured solely by Wildlife Computers Inc. located in Redmond, WA and is the only source of this part due to the proprietary nature of this product. Additionally the company has to the capability necessary to meet the government specifications which allows the government to receive the required data that is needed to assess marine turtle mortality through utilization of the ARGOS satellite system.