58--TRIMBLE R10 GNSS Unit with accessories

SYNOPSIS and SPECIAL NOTICE -- THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT, NOT AN RFQ. The intent of this notice is to inform the vendor community of USFWS's proposed contract action. This proposed procurement is for items which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(b)(1). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than September 08, 2014 8:00 am CST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. The US Fish & Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source contract to TRIMBLE NAVIGATION LIMITED based on FAR 6.302.1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. The purpose of this procurement is to provide a Global Positioning System (GPS), controller and software for developing topographic surveys for wetland restoration and enhancement for the Missouri Private Lands Program, Columbia, Missouri. The use of this equipment provides survey precision and accuracy requirements for developing topographic maps for wetland design and construction. All questions and/or responses must be directed to Becky Clearwater via email to [email protected].