7E--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Notice of Intent to Sole Source AwardTHIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Communications Branch intends to award a firm fixed price sole source under the authority of FAR subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and (ii), for purchases not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), Contracting Officers may solicit from only one source if the circumstances deem only one source is reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization).:SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS LLC4925 Pinebluff TRLReno, Nevada89519-0970 United StatesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541512 Computer Systems Design Services (PSC) for this requirement is D315, IT and Telecom - Digitizing. The object of this sole source award is to require the purchase of technical and engineering support to upgrade aerial remote sensing

hardware and software developed for the USFWS/Division of Migratory Bird Management. As well, as train and integrate machine learning models that are compatible with Aware® and data processing hardware on-board USFWS aircraft.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: deborah_florio@fws.gov.NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS/OFFERS WILL BE HONORED