Intent to Sole Source –Biomark PIT (Passive Integrated Transponders) tags and scanners
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
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. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), intends to award a sole source contract to Biomark for PIT (Passive Integrated Transponders) tags and scanners. This procurement is authorized under FAR 6.302-1 and is crucial for maintaining consistency with existing research data. Firms believing they can meet the government's requirements must submit documentation by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This intent to sole source covers the procurement of specific Biomark products:
- (2) Global Pocket Reader - w/HDX
- (2) Large Aquapac V2
- (3,000) Pre-load Sterile Syringe 10mm These items are essential for NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) research permits, particularly for sea turtle research, ensuring data integrity and comparability with accumulated historical data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice), Simplified Acquisition
- Estimated Value: Less than $350,000.00
- NAICS Code: 334220 (Antennas, Waveguide, And Related Equipment)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Delivery Date: By April 15, 2026
- Response Deadline: March 6, 2026 (9 days after publication)
- Published Date: February 26, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The sole source determination is based on Biomark's unique capability to provide sterile PIT tags that meet the specific size and needle gauge requirements of NOAA Fisheries and USFWS research permits. Maintaining consistency with previously accumulated data using Biomark tags is imperative. A switch to a different manufacturer could compromise the integrity or comparability of existing datasets, which would be counterproductive to meeting sustainable fisheries and endangered species mandates. Biomark products are considered the industry standard and are required to meet permit requirements.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Such documentation will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Contact: Stephanie Fisher (stephanie.fisher@noaa.gov, 808-725-5633)