NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

Project ID: DOIFFBO260041 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Fish and Wildlife Service
Deadline	03/11/26
Posted	03/03/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing
PSC	5845 - Underwater Sound Equipment
Location	Lahontan National Fish Hatchery, 710 US Highway 395 Gardnerville, NV 89410 USA

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FWS LAHONTAN NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY intends to award a sole source purchase order to InnovaSea. to furnish: Acoustic Telemetry Transmitters:

Salient Characteristics

Transmitters (quantity of 20): V9DT-2x-A69-2951; Rounded Case (CUTTHROAT TROUT) Sensor Transmit Ratio (D:T) = 1:1 Digestion sensor (Profile 1 - 5 weeks) Temp range -5 ~ 35 C; ID Codes: To be determined. Programing: 1) On 1 hours; Power L; Random Delay: 40 to 80 seconds 2) Off 7 days 3) On 154 days; Power H; Random Delay: 40 to 80 seconds Loop back to step 3. Estimated tag life 176 days Capabilities: (if applicable): Acoustic transmitters capable of relaying water temperature data and predation events via a stomach acid induced switch. This is patented technology and Innovasea is the sole source for this equipment. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 with the size standard of 800 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5845. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with: Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: jack_skogen@fws.gov Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email. This notice will close on: 3/11/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.

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