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Special Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source

ID: DOIFFBO250082 • Type: Special Notice
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Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD TO A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) USGS National Wildlife Heath Center, in Madison, WI, intends to award a firm fixed price contract to Univercells Technologies, to furnish: A Scale-X Hydro System Bioreactor, including all necessary components, which has been demonstrated to have the capacity and consistency in producing materials needed to produce vaccine doses to combat wildlife disease in bats. For further information regarding the specifics of this requirement, please see the attached sole source justification form.
This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within ten (10) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convicting evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.
The point of contact is: Melissa Niemi, email: melissa_niemi@fws.gov. Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.
This notice will close on: 5/25/2025 at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time
Background
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is issuing a sole source contract to Univercells Technologies for the procurement of a Scale-X Hydro System Bioreactor. This system is essential for producing vaccine doses aimed at combating wildlife disease in bats.

The USGS National Wildlife Health Center, located in Madison, WI, has determined that only Univercells Technologies can meet the specific requirements needed for this urgent task.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of a Scale-X Hydro System from Univercells Technologies, which includes:
- Scale-X Hydro Controller (60 HZ, Type B, 110 V)
- Scale-X Hydro Bioreactor (2.4M42, Autoclavable)
- Scale-X Hydro Manifold Kit (2.4 M’2, Autoclavable)
- Scale-X Hydro Installation Kit
- Scale-X Cell Counting Kit.

This system has been selected due to its proven capacity and consistency in producing materials necessary for vaccine development against wildlife diseases affecting bats. Market research indicated that other systems were either too large or restricted from purchase, making the Scale-X Hydro System uniquely qualified for this application.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is not explicitly stated but will be determined based on the urgency of the need and the installation and training schedule following procurement.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, WI.
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Overview

Agency
Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) [DOI]
Response Deadline
May 25, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 15, 2025, 11:31 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
DE01 - IT And Telecom - End User: Help Desk; Tier1-2, Workspace, Print, Productivity Tools (Labor)
Place of Performance
City
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
$250,000 (value based on agency estimated range)
On 5/15/25 Fish and Wildlife Service issued Special Notice DOIFFBO250082 for Special Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source due 5/25/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Niemi, Melissa   Profile
Email
melissa_niemi@fws.gov
Phone
(612) 713-5216
Fax
(612) 713-5290

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE > FWS, IT SERVICES
FPDS Organization Code
1448-140F1S
Source Organization Code
500184575
Last Updated
June 9, 2025
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
June 9, 2025