7A--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
ID: DOIFFBO240200Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole source purchase order for the Titley Ranger Advanced Acoustic Recorder, essential for wildlife conservation efforts. This procurement aims to acquire specialized equipment that ensures continuity of scientific data collection, particularly for monitoring bat species within the Myotis genus, by utilizing compatible technology already in use by USFWS and its collaborators. The Titley Ranger, priced at $999, features critical specifications such as integrated GPS and modular capabilities, which are vital for long-term ecological monitoring. Interested parties may express their capabilities to respond to this requirement by September 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM Central Time, by contacting Jack Skogen at jack_skogen@fws.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Skogen, John
    (612) 713-5210
    (303) 236-4791
    Jack_Skogen@fws.gov
    Files
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    The document presents a sole source justification for the acquisition of Titley Ranger bat acoustic detectors by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for an interagency agreement with the Department of Defense. It highlights the urgent need for compatible equipment that maintains continuity of scientific data from previous deployments. The Titley units are chosen due to their alignment with existing hardware and software used by USFWS and its collaborator, Clemson University. The justification explains that other manufacturers, such as Wildlife Acoustics and Petterspm, were explored but deemed unsuitable due to compatibility issues and higher costs. The Titley Ranger, priced at $999, features essential specifications like integrated GPS and modular capabilities crucial for long-term monitoring of bat species, particularly within the Myotis genus. The document also includes endorsements from the program/project officer and the contracting officer, certifying that the procurement follows government regulations on sole source acquisitions. This file serves to secure approval for the urgent purchase of specialized equipment necessary for wildlife conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection in protected species monitoring.
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