D--OH-OTTAWA NWR-FIBER OPTIC INTERNET
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 intends to make a firm fixed-price, sole source award to Amplex Electric, Inc. for $27,950.82 for fiber optic internet service at the Ottawa NWR Visitor Center in Oak Harbor, OH. This announcement serves as a sole source justification in accordance with FAR 6.302-2 and is for informational purposes only, not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the upgrade of internet service to the Ottawa NWR offices and visitor center, specifically for reliable, high-speed fiber internet. The service is crucial to support an all-online, web-based environment, addressing previous issues with reliability, speed, and cost of existing internet services.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source Award (Justification)
- Value: $27,950.82
- Contractor: Amplex Electric, Inc.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published Date: April 14, 2026
Justification Rationale
The sole source justification highlights the following:
- Critical Need: Requirement for dependable, high-speed fiber internet.
- Market Research: Amplex provided a quote, with an estimated 13-month break-even point based on installation costs and monthly savings.
- Lack of Alternatives: Previously used or researched options (Verizon/Frontier T1, IRTM hard wire, Amplex wireless, Verizon CradlePoint) were found to have significant limitations.
- Barriers to Competition: The telecommunications industry typically finds it uneconomical to duplicate infrastructure, and Amplex is the first to install fiber in this specific area.
- Contractor Qualifications: Amplex is identified as the only vendor offering a fiber option for the site, with a history of reliable service, local support, and competitive pricing.
- Cost Determination: The anticipated cost will be considered fair and reasonable by the contracting officer.
Additional Notes
This notice is published solely for informational purposes regarding the intent to award a sole-source contract and does not constitute a request for competitive quotes or proposals.