7G--NV-LAHONTAN NFH-ACOUSTIC TRANSMITTERS

SOL #: DOIFFBO260041Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Fish And Wildlife Service

FWS, IT GOODS

Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment Carrying Data Network Circuits, And Associated Access Facilities. Radio And Tv Signal Generation, Broadcast, And Distribution Components, Handheld 2 Way Radio, And Other Rf Communications Systems. (7G22)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1fbb99e6f4b14a10bd46ba2da164e461/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 30, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Single Source Justification for the acquisition of acoustic transmitters for the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery (NFH). These specialized transmitters are crucial for a research project assessing the stocking of Lahontan cutthroat trout in Lake Tahoe. The justification highlights the unique, patented predation sensing capability of the required transmitters, which are exclusively manufactured by Innovasea.

Scope of Requirement

The requirement is for acoustic transmitters designed to understand predation rates on Lahontan cutthroat trout. These transmitters feature a stomach acid-induced switch to detect predation events and transmit water temperature data. This specific technology is essential for the research project's objectives.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Single Source Justification (Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold - SAT)
Set-Aside: None specified
Published: March 30, 2026
Document Posted: March 3, 2026

Justification Details

Market research confirmed that Innovasea is the sole vendor capable of producing transmitters with the required patented predation sensing technology. The justification covers contractor qualifications, determination of fair and reasonable cost, and adherence to sole source acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13.