7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Communications Branch, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Cellular Tracking Technologies, LLC (CTT). This notice is for the procurement of GPS-GSM transmitters for a four-year study on cinnamon teal in southern Nevada and the Intermountain West Ecoregion. The study aims to identify migration corridors, critical wetland habitats, and estimate survival and emigration rates. Statements of capabilities are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for approximately 107 6g 4G backpack-style GPS-GSM transmitters. These devices are crucial for a long-term study to monitor cinnamon teal, providing data on their movements and habitat use.
Contract Details
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price)
- Authority: FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) (purchases not exceeding Simplified Acquisition Threshold, only one source reasonably available).
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 7G22 (T and Telecom-Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products)
- Estimated Value: Between $189,160 and $214,000.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
Justification for Sole Source
The justification for awarding to CTT highlights several key factors:
- Technical Requirements: CTT offers transmitters that meet the critical size and weight specifications (under 10 grams, specifically 6g, which is less than 3% of the cinnamon teal's body weight).
- System Compatibility: The refuge currently uses CTT equipment and has existing access to their web data management systems, which avoids additional costs and learning curves associated with new systems.
- Limited Alternatives: The only other capable source, Ornitela, uses different data management systems that are not located within the United States, posing potential future management issues and barriers.
- Cost Efficiency: CTT is providing a discounted price for the required quantity.
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, any interested party who believes they can meet the stated requirement may submit a written statement of capabilities. This statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Submissions must be sent via e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to carter_duke@fws.gov. No telephone requests or offers will be honored.
Response Due: April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.