Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Kentucky Field Office intends to award a sole‑source purchase order to InterTest, Inc. for a custom‑built, IP67‑rated thermal camera system designed to monitor bat activity in caves, mines, bridges, culverts, and trees without disturbing the animals. The system must include interchangeable focusing lenses, a rugged tablet for live viewing and power, and on‑board data storage. FWS has determined that no commercially available camera meets all required specifications, justifying a non‑competitive award under FAR Part 13.106‑1(b). The acquisition will be made using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (under $250,000) and will close on August 28 2026.
• Requirement: Portable, waterproof (IP67) thermal imaging camera with long‑wave infrared (LWIR) and interchangeable lenses.
• Additional hardware: Rugged tablet that powers the camera and stores video/images.
• Intended use: Non‑invasive monitoring of federally listed and at‑risk bat species.
• Procurement method: Sole‑source award (no competition) under simplified acquisition threshold.
• Estimated contract value: < $250,000; deadline for interest: 3 days after notice; final submission deadline 8/28/2026.
• Primary contact: John Skogen, Contracting Officer, [email protected], (612) 713‑5210.