SAM #140FS126P0258

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Coded Wire Tags and Related Services at Red Bluff FWO

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to procure coded wire tags and tagging services for the Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office (FWO). - Sole source procurement is planned, not a competitive solicitation - Bend Genetics LLC is recognized for Cyanotoxin suite (ELISA) analysis and Cyanobacteria qualitative taxa identification - Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is noted for Autofish marking/tagging equipment and technical personnel - Other vendors with equivalent products and capabilities may submit information for consideration - No specific product part numbers or quantities are listed - NAICS code is 811210 (Main/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment Inst) - Government buyer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and Facilities Management, Falls Church, VA - No award has been made; this is a notice of intent

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CA-RED BLUFF FWO-CODED WIRE TAGSNOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE(FAR Part 12.102(a) Restricting competitionIn accordance with FAR Part 12.102(a) Restricting competition, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), on behalf of the FWS Klamath Falls Fish and Wildlife Refuge intends to issue a sole source award to the following contractor:Bend Genetics LLC has extensive experience managing analysis for the Cyanotoxin suite (ELISA) and Cyanobacteria qualitative taxa identification system for agency clients and thus has the exact skills needed for this project. Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission uses specific Autofish marking and tagging equipment with personnel that have specialized technical expertise in the operation of said equipment. Their equipment is also much faster than the standard hand tagging technique other vendors use. This is not a solicitation for competitive proposal. No solicitation document is available. All responsible sources that have determined that they can provide the same products may submit product information and a capabilities statement that speaks to the products the US Fish and Wildlife Services are seeking in this proposed acquisition. All responses are due by Sept 15, 2026, 5 PM ET and can be sent to Kathy Coltran at kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The estimated award date is 15 September 2026.Procurement Classification Code:North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:811210 Main/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment InstContracting Office:U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceContracting and Facilities Management5207 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22041Point of Contact: Kathy Coltran, Contract SpecialistEmail: Kathryn_coltran@ios.doi.gov

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