# NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/doiffbo240089 - Solicitation number: DOIFFBO240089 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was April 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Interior - Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service - Contracting office: Fws, IT Goods (140F1G) - NAICS: 541512 Computer Systems Design Services - Product or service code: 7E20 Hardware, software, and other equipment for end user client computing including Tier 1 and 2 help/service desk, deskside support, adds/moves/changes, workspace technical support, audio/video (A/V, VTC) conferencing, workspace, collaboration and productivity software, printers and other central printing or output needs. A/V and VTC includes equipment typically used in conference rooms and dedicated telepresence rooms to enable workforce communications. Workspace includes physical desktops, laptops, thin client, and peripherals (monitors, mouses, keyboards). Helpdesk and Deskside support includes hardware, software and equipment needed to troubleshoot, repair, and manage client computing devices. Collaboration and productivity software includes tools used to author, create, collaborate and share documents and other content. - First posted: April 8, 2024 - Last posted: April 8, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6ac47948c514ba3b3b79564c7082ad5/view ## Description 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).: SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS LLC 4925 Pinebluff TRL Reno, Nevada 89519-0970 United States The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541512 Computer Systems Design Services (PSC) for this requirement is D315, IT and Telecom - Digitizing. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of technical and engineering support to upgrade aerial remote sensing hardware and software developed for the USFWS/Division of Migratory Bird Management. As well, as train and integrate machine learning models that are compatible with Aware® and data processing hardware on-board USFWS aircraft. 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: deborah_florio@fws.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED ## Publications - April 8, 2024: Special notice, due April 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM EDT. Notice e6ac47948c514ba3b3b79564c7082ad5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e6ac47948c514ba3b3b79564c7082ad5/view ## Points of contact - Florio, Deborah, deborah_florio@fws.gov, 4132538318 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/doiffbo240089.