7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
ID: DOIFFBO250056Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6edab261008a4e7ba7805429034ecf6a/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, has issued a special notice of intent to award a sole-source contract for Biomark RFID systems. This procurement is aimed at acquiring compatible equipment necessary for monitoring bat populations at various roosts impacted by dam removal projects on the Klamath River, where existing installations of Biomark systems require the same brand for accurate data comparison. The urgency of this acquisition is underscored by the limited availability of alternatives that can ensure cross-compatibility with the existing systems, making Biomark the only viable supplier. Interested parties can reach out to Carter Duke at carter_duke@fws.gov for further inquiries regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Duke, Carter
    (000) 000-0000
    carter_duke@fws.gov
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    A16_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for a sole-source acquisition of Biomark RFID systems by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The need for this acquisition arises from the requirement for compatible equipment to monitor bat populations across various roosts affected by dam removal projects on the Klamath River. The pre-existing installation of Biomark systems at some roosts necessitates the use of the same brand for accurate data comparison. The justification supports the urgency of acquiring these systems due to potential barriers to competition, including limited alternatives capable of cross-compatibility with Biomark systems. Cost assessments indicate that the selected source is reasonable as it is the only supplier providing the required equipment. This document exemplifies the procedural certifications required from both the program/project officer and contracting officer for federal procurement, reinforcing compliance with government regulations.
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