58--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
ID: DOIFFBO240163Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, IT GOODSFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5fcaff7b67714878833d135f1ac02dfb/view
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    Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award: INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE, US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, is planning to award a sole source contract for the purchase of GSM Transmitter/Tracker for Mississippi Sandhill Crane Monitoring. This device is used for tracking the movement and habitat use of endangered species, specifically the Mississippi Sandhill Crane. The device must meet specific requirements such as being lightweight, waterproof, and having a reliable failure rate. The contract will be awarded to ORNITELA UAB, located in VILNIUS, LT-03228 LTU. Interested parties can submit a statement of capabilities if they believe they can meet the requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Skogen, John
    (612) 713-5210
    (303) 236-4791
    Jack_Skogen@fws.gov
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