59--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
ID: DOIFFBO250052Type: 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

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (5999)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1497c68e2b8a421b83bd72664502aca6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of custom VHF patagial transmitters, which are essential for tracking the critically endangered California condor. The transmitters, manufactured exclusively by Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc., must meet specific requirements, including being lightweight, having a battery life of at least 24 months, and featuring a mortality mode, to effectively support the California Condor Recovery Program. This acquisition is justified due to the unique nature of the equipment and the urgency of the wildlife tracking efforts, with the contract being set aside for small businesses under FAR 19.5. Interested parties can reach out to John Skogen at Jack_Skogen@fws.gov or by phone at 612-713-5210 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Skogen, John
    (612) 713-5210
    (303) 236-4791
    Jack_Skogen@fws.gov
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    A16_3-0034_Single_Source_Justification_ATS_revised_1.pdf
    The document outlines a sole source justification request by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for purchasing custom VHF patagial transmitters necessary for tracking California condors, a critically endangered species. The analysis indicates that Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc. is the only manufacturer capable of producing these specialized transmitters, which are crucial for the California Condor Recovery Program. Extensive market research confirmed that no other vendors offer comparable products that meet the stringent specifications required for the safe tracking of condors. The transmitters must be lightweight, have a battery life of at least 24 months, and possess unique features like a mortality mode. The document concludes with a recommendation for sole-source acquisition approval, highlighting that Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc. has consistently provided excellent service. This justifies the acquisition approach under federal regulations for purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold due to the unique nature of the required equipment and the urgency of tracking endangered wildlife effectively.
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