58--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 HOPPER MTN NWR COMPLX intends to award a sole source purchase order to Microwave Telemetry, Inc. to furnish: Patagial GPS unit designed specifically for California Condors Solar-powered GPS-GSM tag - Quantity 6 Each tag should consist/contain the following: · Tags must be capable of recording date, time, GPS position, GPS altitude, speed, direction, battery voltage, battery charging current, instant acceleration, temperature, and magnetic field strength. · Tags must weigh 10 g or less. · Tags must be capable of uploading data through GSM/GPRS/3G or 4G telecommunication networks. · Tags must be configured with two attachment points in the front and two in the back suitable for attachment to birds with backpack harnesses made of Teflon or Spectra ribbon. · GPS logging and data upload scheduling must be controllable by a user through an online control panel. · Tags must be capable of storing at least 20,000 records onboard. · Tags must have no external antenna. 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 5825. 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: john_skogen@ios.doi.gov Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email. This notice will close on: 8/12/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.

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• Skogen, John
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