Bear and Elk Collars and Tracking Software

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) CTR026794 is designed to support wildlife tracking and monitoring through Iridium satellite collar monthly service fees. The contract enables the procurement of satellite tracking collars specifically for wildlife research, with a primary focus on bear monitoring. These collars provide advanced telemetry services that allow for real-time location tracking and data transmission of tagged animals within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The master IDV is held by Advanced Telemetry Systems Inc and is structured as an Agency Optional Contract with a performance period from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026. The contract covers the entire state of Virginia and provides a flexible mechanism for the Department of Wildlife Resources to acquire satellite tracking services. While the individual contract values are relatively small, ranging from $75 to $105, the vehicle allows for multiple targeted awards to support various wildlife management and research initiatives.

Under this IDV, four distinct contract awards have been made, all to Advanced Telemetry Systems Inc. These awards total $375 and involve 25 individual Iridium satellite collars, each with a monthly service fee of $15. The awards are directed to different recipients within the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, including Katie Martin, Regina Heath, and Jackie Rosenberger. Each award has an identical one-year performance period and is structured as an Agency Optional Contract, providing flexibility for future modifications or extensions based on the agency's evolving wildlife tracking requirements.