58--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
ID: DOIFFBO250065Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT (5835)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/aea40f2275ab4a18b45de780b32d13e8/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. for the procurement of specialized bat monitoring equipment, specifically the SM4Bat-FS detector model, essential for bat acoustic research. This equipment is critical for projects in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force and Army, which require field-durable devices capable of detecting specific frequencies necessary for effective research. The sole-source justification emphasizes that no viable alternatives exist for these acoustic monitors, ensuring compliance with unique operational needs and maintaining research integrity. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities via email to Carter Duke at carter_duke@fws.gov, although 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
Apr 2, 2025, 8:10 PM UTC
The document outlines a Single Source Justification for purchasing specialized bat monitoring equipment from Wildlife Acoustics, the sole vendor in the U.S. for the SM4Bat-FS detector model required for bat acoustic research. This equipment is essential for projects conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force and Army, which have specific requirements for field-durable devices capable of detecting particular frequencies. The justification suggests that no viable alternatives exist for these acoustic monitors, and the proprietary nature of the equipment supports a sole-source acquisition approach. The Program Office recommends this procurement, certifying it as accurate and complete, while the Contracting Officer approves the sole-source acquisition procedures under the FAR Part 13 guidelines. The overall aim is to ensure compliance with unique operational needs and uphold research integrity in bat studies.
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