The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole source contract to InnovaSea Systems, Inc. for the procurement of acoustic telemetry transmitters necessary for maintaining the telemetry network at the Ohio River Substation. This acquisition aims to expand the existing infrastructure and replace aging units currently used for tracking invasive carps, ensuring the continued effectiveness of the monitoring program. The decision to proceed with a sole source award is justified under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), as InnovaSea is the only source capable of providing compatible transmitters due to the established infrastructure and existing relationship. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities to the primary contact, Carter Duke, at carter_duke@fws.gov, although this notice does not constitute a solicitation for competitive quotes.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Ohio River Substation is requesting a single-source justification to purchase additional Vemco transmitters directly from InnovaSea. The substation currently uses InnovaSea Vemco transmitters for intensive telemetry tracking of invasive carps and needs to expand its current infrastructure and replace aging units. Market research was not conducted due to the existing infrastructure and the intent to continue using Vemco transmitters. The justification is made under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), allowing for single-source solicitations under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold when only one source is reasonably available. InnovaSea is deemed qualified due to its existing relationship and infrastructure. The program office and contracting officer recommend and approve the sole-source acquisition, with cost determined fair and reasonable based on an attached quote.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award   
  
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: INNOVASEA Systems, INC.  
  
20 Angus Morton Drive  
Bedford, Nova Scotia  
Canada B4B 0L9  
  
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334290, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22, IT and Telecom¿Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of acoustic telemetry transmitters compatible with current USFWS equipment to maintain existing telemetry network in The Lower Great Lakes FWCO: Ohio River Substation. The substation currently deploys InnovaSea Vemco transmitters to monitor and access the movement of carps within this area.  
   
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.   
  
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter\_duke@fws.gov.   
  
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED  

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