K--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND NOT A COMPETITIVE REQUEST
ID: 140P1425Q0031Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEIMR NORTHERN ROCKIES(12200)YELWSTN NL PK, WY, 82190, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- COMMUNICATION, DETECTION, AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT (K058)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3485a30a0a6b4de19a4143e9fb6a9ee4/view
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    The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a Sole Source contract for the repair and refurbishment of radio collars (Model TGW-4677) used for tracking bison and pronghorn at Yellowstone National Park. This procurement is necessary to ensure the effective management of wildlife tracking equipment, which plays a crucial role in monitoring animal movements within the park. The acquisition will follow simplified procedures under FAR 13.106-1(b) and is classified under NAICS code 334220, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested firms that believe they can provide these services are encouraged to contact Contract Specialist Barbara Glen at barbara_glen@nps.gov or 303-345-1131 for further information, as the NPS retains discretion over the decision not to solicit competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Glen, Barbara
    (303) 345-1131
    barbara_glen@nps.gov
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    B01_Synopsis_-_Sole_Source_1.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) intends to award a Sole Source contract for the repair and refurbishment of radio collars (Model TGW-4677) used for tracking bison and pronghorn at Yellowstone National Park. This decision is made under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for non-competitive procurement from a single source. The acquisition will follow simplified procedures and falls under the NAICS classification 334220, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The notice encourages other firms that believe they can provide these services to contact Contract Specialist Barbara Glen for further information. NPS maintains discretion over the decision not to solicit competitive quotes, as any responses will influence their determination regarding this procurement strategy. This Sole Source notice highlights the specific requirements for wildlife tracking equipment maintenance while indicating the NPS’s commitment to ensuring effective wildlife management.
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