NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO 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.

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Branch of Fire Management in Boise, ID, intends to award a firm fixed price, base plus four (4) option-years contract to Skymira, LLC, to furnish: Data service and a Web-Based Portal (WBP) for 135 new Orbcomm Satellite terminals. There is a requirement that these devices be able to communicate with currently installed inter-agency equipment in accordance with the Dingell Act.

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 ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting 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: Melissa Niemi, email: melissa_niemi@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: 09/22/2024 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time

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