Z--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, located in Bloomington, MN, plans to award a sole source fixed-price contract to Detect Inc., based in Panama City, Florida, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13. This action is intended to secure an extended warranty for continued factory support of Avian Radar units, with Detect Inc. being the sole manufacturer offering warranty services for these systems. The contract will involve simplified acquisition procedures and is not open to full and open competition, reflecting the unique capability of Detect Inc. to fulfill this need. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, other firms with relevant interest and capability are invited to respond. The decision on whether to compete this requirement further lies solely with the Government. The contract details indicate this procurement falls under NAICS code 334511, and is managed by the FWS Headquarters within the Department of the Interior, based in Falls Church, VA. The primary objective is to maintain operational support and warranty services for the specialized radar equipment critical to avian monitoring activities.