D--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO SOLE SOURCE
Overview
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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 (USFWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Situation Awareness Systems, LLC DBA Quantaero. This firm fixed-price contract, valued under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), is for specialized technical support, maintenance, and upgrades of proprietary aerial imaging and direct georeferencing systems. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement must submit a statement of capabilities by June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive support for the USFWS Branch of Migratory Bird Surveys' specialized systems:
- Maintaining and upgrading proprietary hardware and software.
- Integrating new hardware components.
- Developing processes to streamline production workflow.
- Automating data processing and interpretation from specialized aerial imaging and direct georeferencing systems.
- Providing annual technical support for Quantaero's unique "Aware®" software solution and proprietary EIS systems, which are essential for USFWS's customized camera systems and natural resource applications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Sole Source (Intent to Award)
- Authority: FAR Part 13.106-1(b) (purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $350,000)
- Duration: 12 months, with the service term anticipated from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
- NAICS: 541512, Computer Systems Design Services
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Statement of Capabilities Due: June 12, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: June 2, 2026
Rationale for Sole Source
The justification for this sole source award is based on the proprietary nature of Quantaero's technology. Their "Aware®" software solution and proprietary EIS systems are unique and critical for the USFWS's customized camera systems and natural resource applications. No other entities possess proprietary access to this specialized software, making Quantaero the only capable source for these essential services.
Submission Requirements
- Method: Statements of capabilities must be submitted in writing via email ONLY.
- Format: Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment.
- Email:
Mary_Rawlinson@ios.doi.gov - Subject Line: Reference the Notice of Intent number.
- Content: Must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the Government.
- Cost: Any costs associated with preparation and submission are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed.
- Contact: NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED.