7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
ID: DOIFFBO250028Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8a621f6394d0477887c829d3b6dc5fcc/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 17, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Talos Engineering, Inc. for the replacement of the outdated alarm paging system at the Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery. This procurement aims to secure LYFH radios and software installation to mitigate the risk of mass fish kills due to system failures, as the hatchery is responsible for rearing over 500,000 endangered salmon and steelhead. The total estimated funding for this project is approximately $250,000, which includes $25,050 allocated for necessary repairs to the communication system. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a statement of capabilities via email to carter_duke@fws.gov, as no telephone requests will be honored.

Point(s) of Contact
Duke, Carter
(000) 000-0000
carter_duke@fws.gov
Files
Title
Posted
A16_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 9:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) seeks to replace the Lyons Ferry Fish Hatchery's outdated alarm paging system due to increasing failures that pose a risk of critical fish loss. Talos Engineering, which installed and has maintained the system for 18 years, is identified as the sole source capable of providing the necessary replacement components and system integration due to its unique knowledge of the existing setup. The facility rears over 500,000 endangered salmon and steelhead, emphasizing the importance of a functional alert system. An estimated $250,000 will be allocated for the total alarm system equipment, with $25,050 for necessary repairs to the communication system. The justification for sole source acquisition is supported by the company's established expertise, trustworthiness, and proximity to the hatchery, allowing for prompt service in emergencies. Approval for this procurement is recommended to ensure the hatchery's critical operations remain uninterrupted.
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