7G--MN-ARD-FSHRS-JUENILE LAKE TROUT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, has awarded a sole-source, fixed-price contract to Innovasea for acoustic telemetry tags and consumable supplies. This acquisition supports a one-year study on juvenile lake trout, focusing on their survival and movement. The estimated value of the contract is $269,302.00.
Scope of Work
The contract provides for:
- 350 acoustic telemetry tags equipped with predation sensors.
- Tags operate on a 69Khz frequency and utilize proprietary coding compatible with existing Innovasea receivers.
- Staggered delivery dates: April 1st, April 20th, and May 1st.
- Purpose: To observe the survival and movement of stocked fish, including predation events.
- Consumable hardware for receiver deployments and recovery.
Contract Details
- Type: Fixed-Price Contract
- Estimated Value: $269,302.00 (includes shipping and handling)
- Period of Performance: One year
- Award Date: This is an Award Notice published on March 13, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
Justification for Sole Source
The acquisition was justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source. The proprietary nature of Innovasea's acoustic telemetry technology and the need for compatibility with currently deployed equipment were the primary reasons. Using other brands would interfere with existing field work, as no other companies are capable of providing this specific, compatible equipment. Market research efforts were limited due to these proprietary and compatibility requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Kenneth Lund
- Email: kenneth_lund@fws.gov
- Phone: (703)3582459