7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
SOL #: DOIFFBO260017Special NoticeSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Interior
Us Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS, IT GOODS
Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Search (334511)
PSC
Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment Carrying Data Network Circuits, And Associated Access Facilities. Radio And Tv Signal Generation, Broadcast, And Distribution Components, Handheld 2 Way Radio, And Other Rf Communications Systems. (7G22)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jan 14, 2026
2
Action Date
Jan 20, 2026, 3:00 PM
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.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc.
470 1ST AVE NW
Isanti, Minnesota
55040-7123, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systemm and Instrument Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22, IT and Telecom¿Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc. (ATS) rechargeable battery packs, charging cables, non-rechargeable battery packs and Trident SR3001 acoustic receivers. This equipment is proprietary to ATS and are used to detect migrating fish resulting in the ability to produce survival estimates for numerous juvenile fish research projects in the Sacramento River.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter_duke@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc.
470 1ST AVE NW
Isanti, Minnesota
55040-7123, United States
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systemm and Instrument Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22, IT and Telecom¿Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc. (ATS) rechargeable battery packs, charging cables, non-rechargeable battery packs and Trident SR3001 acoustic receivers. This equipment is proprietary to ATS and are used to detect migrating fish resulting in the ability to produce survival estimates for numerous juvenile fish research projects in the Sacramento River.
This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter_duke@fws.gov.
NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED
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Posted: Jan 14, 2026