Data Telemetry System

Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements", the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) intends to award a sole-source contract to YSI Incorporated of Yellow Springs, OH for their "EcoNet hosted Data Telemetry System".This Water monitoring project utilizes some software that may be available from other sources, however the most critical component is the online data telemetry and management software program that retrieves data from the dataloggers remotely, and makes it available in real-time through a web interface. Furthermore, this service involves creation of custom data summaries and reports and view friendly graphic depictions. YSI Incorporated is the only company which provides this comprehensive service in a manner that meets all the refuge needs for the project. Classification System (NAICS) Code for action is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. This is not a solicitation for quotations, but rather a notice of the Agency's intent to make a sole-source award to YSI Incorporated. There will be no solicitation issued or available. This notice is for information only. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS, AN INVITATION FOR BIDS, OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS. FURHTERMORE, IT DOES NOT REPRESENT A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may email questions regarding this notice to the issuing office at: [email protected] or fax to: (703) 358-1875 Attention: Jeffrey Benson