Intent to Purchase Sole Source Radio Frequency Bear Trap Monitors

Intent to Purchase Bear Trap Monitors with combined airtime as Sole Sourced for USDA APHIS WS Rhinelander, WI The USDA, Animal Health Inspection Service (APHIS) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price purchase order under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition per statutory authority is 41U.S.C. 253(c)(1) FAR 6.302-1 to Telonics Inc. Trap monitors are a tool that can potentially increase the efficiency of wildlife trap checks. The devices, which can be used with any type of trap, consist of small radio transmitters that emit unique pulse rates or send messages when an animal is captured. The property or services needed are available from only one responsible qualified source at this time and no other type of property or services will satisfy these needs. These monitors from Telonics Inc are for Trap monitors are used to notify Rhinelander District bear trapping staff when an animal is caught in a culvert trap. Culvert traps are used for trapping black bears. This is possible by using small radio transmitters that emit unique pulse rates or send messages when an animal is captured. This allows for the remote monitoring of wildlife traps and helps to reduce fuel costs and time spent checking empty traps. The majority of the monitors will be used during the agriculture bear trapping season. During this time, terrain is often muddy and very hard to access. Please provide past performance and references regarding your ability to provide this supply and service along with your Statement of Capability. The Government will not award a contract based on the information received, nor reimburse participants for information they provide. Information provided is strictly voluntary. Please email Statements of Capability to Tom Wesley: [email protected]. Telephonic inquiries will not be honored. Closing date for submission of Statements of Capability is 7 April 2021 at 3:30 PM Central Standard Time. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334220 with a small business size standard of less than 1250 employees.