58--Intent to Sole s Source InnovaSea Products

58--Intent to Sole s Source InnovaSea Products | SAM.gov Opportunity | G2X

Opportunity Summary

The U.S. Geological Survey Columbia Environmental Research Center intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Innovasea for the procurement of acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers. This requirement includes several VEMCO models, specifically the HR2-180kHz High Residency Receiver, the NexTrak R1 Transponding Acoustic Receiver with battery, the V9 180 kHz Transmitter, and the V9 Transmitter with Pressure Sensor. The procurement is classified under NAICS 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing and PSC 5845 UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT.

This special notice follows the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) based on the government's determination that Innovasea is the only responsible source capable of providing the specific equipment required to satisfy the agency's needs. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider capability statements from interested parties to determine whether to compete the contract.

Responses for solicitation number DOIGFBO260020 must be submitted in writing via email to Mindie Dixon by the deadline of June 26, 2026. Submissions must include clear and concise documentation demonstrating a bona fide capability to provide the required equipment. The government retains sole discretion regarding the determination not to compete the contract based on information received.

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Response deadline: Jun 26, 202612 days remaining
NAICS: 334290 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 5845 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Jun 11, 2026
Updated: Jun 11, 2026
Agency: US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (opens in new tab)
Office: US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Dixon, Mindie

Place of performance: Not specified

Original Description

Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD. This Notice is to announce that the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) is proposing to negotiate a contract with the Innovasea, on a sole source basis. This requirement is for acoustic telemetry transmitters and receivers.

The proposed action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The reason justifying this sole source procurement is that the Government believes only one responsible source can provide the equipment that will satisfy the agency's requirement.

The following VEMCO models are required but not limited to:

HR2-180kHz High Residency Receiver
NexTrak R1 - Transponding Acoustic Receiver w/battery
V9 180 kHz Transmitter
V9 Transmitter with Pressure Sensor

The NAICS code is 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive quotes. Therefore, no solicitation document exists for this requirement. However, all responsible parties interested in responding to this notice are invited to submit a capability statement by the time and date specified in this notice that provides sufficient details for consideration by the Government, via email to: [email protected] The determination not to compete the contract based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Phone calls will not be accepted in response to this notice. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the equipment/services required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's bona fide capability to provide this equipment/services. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement

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