59--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
ID: DOIFFBO250126Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/91b4e6ed2c784f5197132efea109a26c/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Biomark LLC for the acquisition of specialized equipment, including Biomark APT 12 Pre-Load Trays and various submersible antennas, essential for fish population monitoring at the Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery. This procurement is critical for the effective monitoring and support of endangered sucker species, as Biomark is the only vendor capable of providing the necessary equipment that is compatible with existing systems and has been extensively used by habitat partners. Interested parties may express their capability to respond to this requirement within three calendar days of this notice, which will close on August 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time; inquiries should be directed to 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_20250624_-_3-0034_Single_Source_Justification_for_Biomark_Products__Unsigned_1.pdf
    The document serves as a sole source justification for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's acquisition of passive integrated transponder (PIT) tags and associated equipment from Biomark Inc. for fish population monitoring. The Klamath Falls National Fish Hatchery intends to purchase 57,500 PIT tags and multiple components, including submersible antennas and data loggers. Market research indicates Biomark is the only vendor with the necessary equipment and reasonable pricing; their products are already used extensively by habitat partners for endangered sucker species. The justification cites barriers to competition, highlighting that alternatives are either more expensive or incompatible with existing systems. While no current indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract exists, Biomark has agreed to honor previous pricing. Approval from the Contracting Officer is sought based on the urgency and the uniqueness of the needed equipment. The document emphasizes the need for these resources to effectively monitor and support species recovery, showcasing the commitment to conservation and data collection efficiency.
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