--Intent to Sole Source for Sonotronics Ultrasonic Transmitters and Receivers

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office, Boulder City, Nevada, intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to Sonotronics, Inc Tucson, AZ. The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement for Sonotronics ultrasonic transmitters, receivers and supporting accessories to support research focused on tracking movements and habitat use of native fish species in Lake Mohave. No other U.S. suppliers of ultrasonic telemetry equipment are compatible with the Sonotronics equipment currently in use and already owned by Reclamation. A Determination to Solicit Sole Source has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This procurement will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition procedures. The anticipated award date is July 20, 2014. Questions may be directed to Octavia Cross at (702) 293-8096, or by email to [email protected]. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334513 and the size standard in number of employees is 500.