7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Communications Branch has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award to Innovasea Marine Systems, Inc. for acoustic telemetry transmitters. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining an existing telemetry network used in a multi-year study on endangered juvenile fish movement and survival. Statements of capabilities from interested parties are due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The USFWS intends to procure Innovasea's Vemco line of acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers. These devices are essential for the continuation of a multi-year study (currently in its third year) that provides high-resolution data for managing endangered species. The requirement specifically calls for equipment compatible with current USFWS systems to ensure data integrity and project continuity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (Firm Fixed Price) under FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii)
- NAICS: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 7G22 (IT and Telecom Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The justification for a sole source award to Innovasea is based on the need for continuity with an established multi-year study. Innovasea is the sole manufacturer of the required acoustic transmitters and receivers that are compatible with existing USFWS equipment. Transitioning to another vendor would introduce calibration differences, risk data integrity, and potentially require costly replacement of current infrastructure. Innovasea's proprietary protocols and two years of involvement in the project provide unique expertise and ensure data security. The cost is deemed fair and reasonable due to the sole source nature of the required supplies.
Action Items
This is not a solicitation. However, any interested party believing they can meet this requirement may submit a written statement of capabilities. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Statements should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to carter_duke@ios.doi.gov. Telephone requests will not be honored.