Pacific Northwest Research Station Acoustic Song Meter
ID: 12048924Q0136Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC NWWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

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Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)

PSC

SOUND RECORDING AND REPRODUCING EQUIPMENT (5835)

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https://sam.gov/opp/aac45a7cfd34493380accc254dcd2c37/view
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    The USDA Forest Service is planning to award a single-source contract to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. for the procurement of 33 portable acoustic song meter mini 2 Li-ion units. These specialized recording devices are essential for bioacoustic monitoring of wildlife species in the Colville National Forest, supporting the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project by collecting extensive sound data with low maintenance over extended periods. The selection of Wildlife Acoustics is based on their unique technical capabilities and previous successful testing of their equipment by the Pacific Northwest Research Station. Interested vendors have 7 days from the notice to express their capabilities, although competition is not anticipated, with the planned award expected in September 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Jennifer LaBarge at jennifer.labarge@usda.gov.

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    Jennifer LaBarge
    jennifer.labarge@usda.gov
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    Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOPCA) Acoustic Song Meter.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service intends to award a single-source contract to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. for the procurement of 33 portable acoustic song meter mini 2 Li-ion units. This action is not a solicitation for competitive proposals but complies with simplified acquisition procedures due to the unique technical capabilities of the proposed equipment. The recorders will support bioacoustic monitoring of wildlife species in the Colville National Forest as part of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project. These units are essential for collecting extensive sound data with low maintenance over extended periods, specifically programmed for varying conditions. The selection of Wildlife Acoustics is based on previous successful testing of their recorders by the Pacific Northwest Research Station. The planned award will be made in September 2024, and interested vendors have 7 days from this notice to express their capabilities, although competition for this specific procurement is not anticipated. This approach exemplifies the USDA's strategic acquisition practices to ensure optimal project execution while adhering to federal procurement guidelines.
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