7G--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
ID: DOIFFBO240027Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, IT GOODSFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/88be7e328c5e419f968068e3467c2ca2/view
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    Special Notice INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE intends to award a sole source contract to INNOVASEA MARINE SYSTEMS CANADA INC. for the procurement of acoustic telemetry receivers, transmitters, and accessories. These items are typically used for tracking and monitoring fish and wildlife in the Mid-Columbia River Fisheries Resource Office. INNOVASEA is the sole developer, manufacturer, and supplier of the Vemco line of acoustic telemetry equipment, which is necessary for compatibility with existing equipment and ongoing field work. Interested parties may submit a statement of capabilities, but the government's decision to open the requirement to competition is at their discretion.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Florio, Deborah
    (413) 253-8318
    406 449
    deborah_florio@fws.gov
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