R--SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
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- 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
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a firm fixed-price contract to Campbell Scientific, Inc. for proprietary water monitoring sondes. This is a sole source acquisition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)).
Purpose & Scope
The USFWS intends to procure proprietary water monitoring sondes that are compliant with its current software and hardware. This acquisition is necessary to expand the existing remote water depth monitoring network. The justification for sole source is based on the need for compatibility with the Refuge's current "LoggerNet" software, which is exclusive to Campbell Scientific products. Purchasing incompatible equipment would lead to significant additional costs, staff time, inefficiencies, and potential warranty issues.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Contract (Intent to Award)
- Acquisition Method: Sole Source under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b))
- Estimated Value: Not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
- Intended Awardee: Campbell Scientific, Inc.
- Product/Service: Proprietary water monitoring sondes (Product Service Code: R702 - Data Collection Services)
- Department/Agency: Department of the Interior / US Fish and Wildlife Service
Response & Deadlines
- Notice Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Response Deadline: Interested parties must identify their interests and capability to respond within seven (7) calendar days of publication, demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
- Notice Close Date: January 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Contact: Melissa Niemi, melissa_niemi@fws.gov.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation. Information received will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion, and no reimbursement for providing capability information will be provided.