SAM #140G0326Q0143

Sole Source Procurement of Vectronic Camera Collars for Caribou Research by USGS Alaska Science Center

This notice announces the USGS Alaska Science Center's intent to procure specialized camera collars for caribou research from Vectronics Aerospace Inc. on a sole source basis. - Agency: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - Sole source procurement to Vectronics Aerospace Inc. - Product: Camera collars for caribou - Features required: specialized collar design, integrated camera, Iridium satellite GPS, triaxial activity sensors, programmable drop-off mechanism - Vectronics is the only OEM identified as capable of meeting all requirements - Justification: Vectronic collars have demonstrated superior reliability and data collection success rates - NAICS code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - Not a competitive solicitation, but capability statements from other vendors will be considered - No other vendors or OEMs mentioned as capable sources - Commercial opportunity for vendors with similar capabilities to submit statements

Product Line Item: - Vectronic Camera Collar for Caribou (specialized design, integrated camera, GPS, sensors, drop-off mechanism)

Period of Performance: - Not specified in the notice

Description

NOTICE OF INTENTThis is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to Vectronics Aerospace Inc.Award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the applicable simplified acquisition procedures.The specific characteristics of the Vectronic camera collar for caribou that limit availability to a sole source are its collar design, camera capability, data collection reliability, and integrated technology. Vectronic is the only known manufacturer that provides a collar design suitable for a caribou¿s neck while also providing a clear and reliable camera, Iridium satellite technology for GPS data collection, triaxial activity sensors, and programmable drop-off mechanisms.Based on the Government¿s prior experience, Vectronic collars have demonstrated a high success rate in collecting the required data with minimal collar malfunctions and failures, with a success rate greater than 90 percent compared to less than 60 percent for competing products. These characteristics are necessary to meet the Government¿s research requirements and are not known to be available from another source.The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS 334220-Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing.Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than, July 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses submitted by hardcopy or through any other web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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