58--Intent to Sole s Source InnovaSea Products
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) has issued a Special Notice of its intent to award a sole source contract to Innovasea. This procurement is for specific acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers. Interested parties capable of providing these items are invited to submit a capability statement by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers, specifically including, but not limited to, the following VEMCO models:
- HR2-180kHz High Residency Receiver
- NexTrak R1 - Transponding Acoustic Receiver w/battery
- V9 180 kHz Transmitter
- V9 Transmitter with Pressure Sensor
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Justification: The Government believes only one responsible source can provide the required equipment.
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 23:00:00Z
- Published: June 11, 2026
Action Items
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Quote. No solicitation document exists. However, all responsible parties interested in responding are invited to submit a capability statement via email to mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov. The statement must provide sufficient details to demonstrate the offeror's bona fide capability to provide the specified equipment. The determination not to compete the contract based on responses is solely at the Government's discretion. Phone calls will not be accepted.