NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE ARC, PURCHASE OF

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR SOUTHWESTERN NATIVE ARC, PURCHASE OF Loligo Systems 10L swim tunnel TO LOLIGO SYSTEMS APS 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, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations. USFWS intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source to:

LOLIGO SYSTEMS APS Toldboden 3 2 D, Viborg, Denmark The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The object of this sole source award to LOLIGO SYSTEMS APS is purchase one Loligo Systems 10L/230V/60 Hz swim tunnel, which is a specialized piece of lab equipment that would be integral to the fish culture facility by providing accurate, standardized, and repeatable measurements of fish swimming performance.

Loligo Systems 10L swim tunnel Specifications ¿ Water bath 900 x 400 x 220 (L x W x H, inner) ¿ Test section 38 x 10 x 10 cm ¿ Fish size 50 - 150 g ¿ Velocity 2 - 110 cm/s ¿ Foot print 130 x 45 cm ¿ Power 230 V / 50 Hz ¿ Volume 10 L ¿ Current 3.2 A ¿ Planar walls for optimum imaging ¿ Anti-corrosive materials for minimum maintenance ¿ Tool free assembly for easy cleaning and servicing ¿ Double-lid for easy access to working section ¿ Adjustable vanes and collimators for modifying flow profile ¿ Control box for manual or automated speed control ¿ Ports for oxygen and temperature probes ¿ Water bath and external motor for exact temperature control 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: Renee_ Babineau@fws.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED