Z--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3 in Bloomington, MN plans to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Detect Inc., located in Panama City, Florida, for an extended warranty covering factory support for Avian Radar units. This procurement is conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for other than full and open competition, and FAR Part 13, which governs simplified acquisition procedures. Detect Inc. is uniquely qualified as the only manufacturer offering a warranty on these specific radar systems, justifying the sole source approach. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the agency welcomes responses from firms with interest and capability. However, the decision to limit competition rests solely with the Government based on the feedback received. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 334511, relating to navigational and radar equipment manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters located in Falls Church, VA. The action reflects the agency’s need to maintain critical support for its Avian Radar technology essential for its operations.