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Sole Source Procurement of 107 GPS-GSM Bird Tracking Transmitters for Four-Year Study

This opportunity involves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract to Cellular Tracking Technologies, LLC for specialized GPS-GSM backpack transmitters to track migratory birds. - The contract is for 107 Cellular Tracking Technologies (CTT) 6-gram 4G GPS-GSM backpack transmitters - These transmitters will be used in a four-year study of cinnamon teal migration and habitat use - Deployment will occur at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and other managed wetlands in southern Nevada and the Intermountain West - CTT is the only OEM mentioned and is cited as the sole source due to compatibility with existing data management systems and ongoing use - The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii) for sole source awards below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold - No specific part numbers are provided, but the product is described as a 6g 4G GPS-GSM backpack transmitter - The government office handling the procurement is FWS, IT GOODS, at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA - Interested parties may submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the requirement, but the procurement is not open for competitive quotes - The period of performance supports a four-year study, with transmitter deployment starting September 2026

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).: Cellular Tracking Technologies, LLC.1293 Hornet Road Unit 1Rio Grande, New Jersey08242-2228, United StatesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 7G22, T and Telecom-Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of Cellular Tracking Technologies (CTT) GPS GSM flicker tags to track hawks. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: carter_duke@fws.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED

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