Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Rangeland Virtual Fence Tender, USA - 125362423

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Rangeland Virtual Fence

Deadline: 02 Sep 2025

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 125362423

Document Ref. No.: 1240BD25Q0071

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

This is a Notice of proposed Contract Action. There is no solicitation available at this time. Request for a solicitation will receive no response. This proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that the USDA Forest Service, Council Ranger District, Council Idaho, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract on behalf of the USDA Forest Service to Vence Corp for virtual fence towers and collars to better manage rangeland grazing of cattle. The contract will provide solar powered virtual fence towers that are able to cover 5, 000-10, 000 acres in remote rugged terrain and GPS collars that have a minimum of 6 months battery life and ability to apply stimuli to correct movement.

Council Ranger District already has Vence virtual fence towers in place from previous purchases. Compatibility between the products and systems is essential, and it allows the addition of more towers and collars in the future if needed. Vence Corp is the sole manufacturer and seller of the collars that are compatible with the towers currently in place.

The proposed contract action is for a supply for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b)(l)(i) interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request quote. It is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to awarding the contract. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any information submitted by respondents to this synopsis is strictly voluntary.

Responses must be received not later than 02 September 2025 10:00AM PDT. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Firms responding must indicate the following information: Indicate the...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 1240BD25Q0071
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : FOREST SERVICE
Office: USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 2
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 28, 2025 10:15 am PDT
Original Response Date: Sep 02, 2025 10:00 am PDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Sep 17, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 5825 - RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, ExCEPT AIRBORNE
NAICS Code: 334220 - Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Council, ID 83612 USA

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