76--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
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 issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source contract to Frontier Precision. This notice indicates the intent to purchase a YellowScan Mapper Plus Navigator (UAS-mounted LiDAR sensor). This is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit evidence of their capability to provide the required items.
Scope of Requirement
The YellowScan Mapper Plus Navigator is needed by the USFWS Division of Conservation Planning and Policy to support critical activities including:
- Accurate boundary delineations.
- Ground condition surveys.
- Forest and habitat monitoring.
- Salt marsh health monitoring and restoration. The sensor is expected to improve accuracy, efficiency, and safety, particularly in remote or sensitive areas, and offers bathymetric capabilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Intended Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
- Intended Awardee: Frontier Precision
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Notice Published: February 18, 2026
- Response Due: February 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (10 calendar days from publication).
Justification for Sole Source
A Single Source Justification document details the rationale for this non-competitive procurement. Market research was conducted, and other potential sources were evaluated but not selected due to factors such as exceeding budget, data quality, NDAA compliance, or technical specifications. The justification also addresses barriers to competition and confirms the contractor's qualifications and fair and reasonable cost.
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement within ten (10) calendar days of the notice's publication. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact Information
- Point of Contact: Melissa Niemi
- Email: melissa_niemi@fws.gov
- Phone: 612-713-5216
- Reference: Notice of Intent number in correspondence.