TRANSMITTERS FOR SKUNKS & RACOONS
Added: Jul 21, 2016 3:48 pm The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon, CA has a requirement to track skunks and raccoons in order to assess movement, habitat use, and their role as a mesopredator in Suisun Marsh. To accomplish this we require the following GPS logger specifications: Collar dimensions need to fit our study species, which requires a minimum collar circumference of 14 cm and maximum collar circumference of 35 cm. Collar circumferences can be 14-25 cm (skunks) or 20-35 cm (raccoons) The tag needs to be approximately 3% or less of body weight, so the maximum tag is mass for skunks is approximately 65 g and an even smaller tag of A minimum of 3 month transmitter lifespan (BUT MUST LAST > 45 days) Sampling every 15 min for > 15 hours per day VHF add-on UHF remote download Reasonable distance range for collar download Collar dimensions that fit our species range: 14 ¿ 35 cm Option to add a remote release/drop off function This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; solicitation number G16PS00618 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89, effective 14 Jul 2016. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, firm-fixed price type purchase order. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov, to be considered at award. Responses must be in writing, by email or fax to the Contract Specialist: jmdavis@usgs.gov or 916 278 9339 (fax). Do not send via FedConnect. This requirement is small business set-aside and subject to availability of funds. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing and the size standards in number of employees: 750. G16PS00618 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey
7/21/16, 3:48 PM TRANSMITTERS FOR SKUNKS & RACOONS
Added: Jul 05, 2016 11:28 am This is a sources sought notice and is not a solicitation to request for quote and no purchase order shall be awarded from this synopsis. It is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract and, it does not obligate the government to pay for any document preparation costs. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisition and Grants (OAG) is conducting market research to locate potential sources to provide: GPS LOGGER: SPECS for Raccoon Transmitters: Collar dimensions need to fit our study species, which requires a collar of 20-35 cm for raccoons. We can use a collar up to 150 g for raccoons, although smaller is preferable. SPECS for Skunks Transmitters: Collar dimensions need to fit our study species, which requires a collar of 14 ¿ 25 cm for skunks. The tag needs to be approximately 3% or less of body weight, so the maximum tag size for skunks can be approximately 65g and an even smaller tag of 45 g would be most ideal. Minimum of 3 month transmitter lifespan (BUT MUST LAST > 45 days) sampling every 15 min for > 15 hours per day VHF add-on UHF remote download Reasonable distance range for collar download Collar dimensions that can accommodate both skunks and raccoons The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220- Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, size standards in number of employees is 1250. If your firm is capable of providing the product, please submit the following information to Judy Davis; jmdavis@usgs.gov or fax 916 278 9339 by 7: 00 am PST on or before July 15, 2016. Do not send via FedConnect. 1. Company Name, DUNs #, and email/phone # of contact person 2. Company business size 3. Description of relevant capabilities of your product(s) that meet the salient characteristics described in this notice. 4. Indicate whether you are distributor or a manufacturer of the transmitters 5. GSA contract number if applicable G16PS00618 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey
7/5/16, 11:28 AM TRANSMITTERS FOR SKUNKS & RACOONS
Added: Sep 13, 2016 5:15 pm TRANSMITTERS FOR SKUNKS & RACOONS G16PS00618 Department of the Interior US Geological Survey
9/13/16, 5:15 PM