58--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
ID: DOIFFBO250066Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, IT GOODSFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

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MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Telonics, Inc. for the procurement of GPS radio collars essential for monitoring grizzly bear movements in the Cabinet, Purcell, and Selkirk Mountains across Montana, Idaho, and Washington. This acquisition is critical for supporting recovery efforts for endangered species, as the collars will facilitate effective tracking and data collection. Telonics is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement due to their proprietary software and equipment compatibility, which ensures reliability and continuity in wildlife monitoring efforts, as well as past successful collaborations with the FWS. Interested parties may submit capability statements via email to carter_duke@fws.gov, with no telephone inquiries accepted, and should note that this opportunity does not constitute a solicitation for competitive quotes.

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    The document is a Single Source Justification for the acquisition of GPS radio collars from Telonics by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The justification outlines the necessity of these collars for monitoring grizzly bear populations in Montana, Idaho, and Washington, which supports recovery efforts for endangered species. Due to existing proprietary software and equipment compatibility, Telonics is deemed the only capable supplier, as purchasing from others would incur additional costs and logistical challenges. The FWS has successfully utilized Telonics' products in the past, noting their reliability and effective service, including collar refurbishment that is not available through other suppliers. The contracting officer recommends proceeding with a sole source procurement, asserting that the costs are fair and reasonable since Telonics is uniquely positioned to meet the agency's needs. This document complies with federal regulations under FAR for sole source acquisitions, aiming to maintain efficiency and continuity in wildlife monitoring efforts.
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