Notice of Intent

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Kenai Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Lotek Wireless in Newmarket, Ontario, for the procurement of transmitter tags compatible with existing equipment. This acquisition will be executed under FAR 6.302-1, permitting other than full and open competition, and FAR Part 13, which governs simplified acquisition procedures. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 334511, covering the manufacturing of search, detection, navigation, and related systems, with the size standard set at 1,250 employees. The notice is intended to inform interested parties and is not a request for competitive proposals; however, capable sources may submit statements or quotations by November 25, 2020, for consideration. The contract is managed through the FWS Northeast Regional Office of the Department of the Interior, located in Hadley, Massachusetts. Jennifer Smith serves as the point of contact for submissions and inquiries. While the government is not required to compete this requirement, it retains sole discretion to consider responses received. This approach facilitates a streamlined procurement process focused on ensuring compatibility with existing technology, while allowing some submission flexibility to confirm Lotek Wireless as the best fit for meeting the Service’s specific needs.