Radio Telemetry Data Transmission Services (Argos)

The contract involves the procurement of radio telemetry data transmission services (Argos) by the Fish & Wildlife Services, Region 7, under the Department of the Interior. It is set to be a sole source, firm-fixed price award to Woods Hole Group for $34,342, with the issuance date targeted for January 28, 2020. This procurement falls under NAICS code 518210, which covers data processing, hosting, and related services. The action is conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is justified under limited sources authority, emphasizing that a decision not to compete is at the government's discretion. This notice serves as a market research opportunity rather than a request for quotes, and any responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government. The contracting office is located in Anchorage, Alaska, and further information can be obtained from the designated contact, Tina Baker. The contract aims to support telemetry data transmission needs critical to the agency's operations, ensuring reliable data handling and processing in the region.