58--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
ID: DOIFFBO250071Type: Special Notice
AwardedMay 7, 2025
$15.5K$15,476
AwardeeINNOVASEA MARINE SYSTEMS CANADA INC 20 ANGUS MORTON DR BEDFORD NS B4B 0 CAN
Award #:140F1G25P0032
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fc0a9f357ab04502ba6ac79b668783dc/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, part of the Department of the Interior, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the acquisition of InnovaSea Acoustic Telemetry System equipment, specifically acoustic transmitters for tracking adult Chinook Salmon. These transmitters are crucial for studying habitat usage, migration timing, and spawning locations, and must be compatible with existing Vemco receiver equipment to ensure data comparability and minimize costs associated with replacing the current receiver array. The procurement is justified due to the proprietary nature of the Vemco system, which has no alternative manufacturers or compatible products available. Interested parties must submit responses demonstrating the advantages of competition by April 29, 2025, to Contract Specialist 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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    A16-25-0178_3-0034_Single_Source_Justification_1.pdf
    The document outlines a sole source justification for the acquisition of proprietary Vemco acoustic tags necessary for a study on adult Chinook Salmon. It states that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to monitor the fish's movements and survival after they are captured and released from the Coleman National Fish Hatchery. The justification highlights that the Vemco system is patented and there are no alternate manufacturers or compatible products available, making these tags essential for the receivers already in possession. The document certifies the recommendations and approvals for proceeding under simplified acquisition procedures due to the unique nature and proprietary status of Vemco products. The estimated cost reflects the catalogue price for the specialized tags, thereby ensuring the acquisition adheres to federal procurement guidelines.
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