20--BOAT ELECTROFISHING UNITS & ACCESSORIES
ID: 140G0324Q0230Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

COMMERCIAL FISHING EQUIPMENT (2060)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ba0827bf4faf42b38ac41aceb091dce9/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) plans to award a contract to ETS Electrofishing Systems, LLC for boat electrofishing units and accessories. USGS intends to invoke the FAR 13.106-1(b) provision for sole-source purchases, but interested parties can submit quotations for consideration until August 8, 2024. Given that ETS is the sole manufacturer, these items are specialized for commercial fishing operations and fall under the NAICS code 335999 and PSC code 2060. Primary contact for this opportunity is Victor Nuno.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Nuno, Victor
    (916) 278-9442
    vnuno@usgs.gov
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