The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Biomark, Inc., using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide PIT Tag Readers, HPR Lite Readers and PIT tags which is used to capture and tag endangered and threatened sea turtles. Detailed information on the identity of individual endangered and threatened turtles is needed to monitor and assess the status and trends of these listed species. The contract will also include the option to purchase additional units.
Biomark is the sole distributor of the model of PIT tags currently implemented in the marine and sandy environment for sea turtle research projects, including stranding networks. It is imperative that there is consistency and accuracy in searching for and reading/decoding implanted PIT tags. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541713 with a business size standard of 1,000 employees.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on FedBizOpps.

Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Natasha Thieman ([email protected]).

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: 1305M2-19-(02933) Project Title: PIT TAGS

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on August 5, 2019. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

The solicitation will remain open from date of posting to August 5, 2019.