PIT_Tag_and_Related_Equipment_IDIQ_Specifications_1.pdf

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

PASSIVE INTEGRATED TRANSPONDERS (PIT)

TAGS, READERS, ANTENNAS and ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT

1. SCOPE

1.1 OBJECTIVE – The objective of this contract is to acquire Passive Integrated

Transponder (PIT) tags, PIT tag readers, PIT tag implanters, PIT tag antenna systems, miscellaneous PIT-tag related equipment, software, and technical assistance for PIT-tag related issues such as installations of antenna systems and O&M of installed systems.

1.2 BACKGROUND –The Department of the Interior uses PIT tags and related equipment for many applications including tracking and recording the locations of animals, primarily fish, and other objects. These tags and associated equipment are required to meet the needs of various agencies to continue to conduct research and monitoring activities of animals using PIT tags.

The contract(s) awarded under this solicitation will be accessible to any of the other DOI agencies that have the authority to make the purchase.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 PIT TAGS - The following salient characteristics for PIT tags are considered essential to the minimum needs of the Government. These characteristics will be used by the Government for evaluation purposes to determine if proposed products meet the minimum specifications.

2.1.1 PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS OF THE PIT TAGS

a. ISO 11784 and 11785 compliant

b. Full Duplex and Half Duplex tags will be included in the schedule upon award

c. Glass encapsulated and bio-compatible

d. Operate at frequency of 134.2 kHz ISO

e. Operating temperature -25° -- +100° Celsius

f. Implantable with syringe or similar method

g. Weight – 2.25 grams or less for 12.5 mm PIT tags

h. Length – less than or equal to 30mm and some tags shall be less than or equal to 12.5mm

i. Width – less than or equal to 4.0mm and some tags shall be less than or equal to 2.12mm

j. Coding – 13 number with the first 3 numbers indicating manufacturer

2.1.2 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS

Read Distance – All tags will have a reading efficiency of 100% under the conditions listed below. The tests will be conducted using a 4’x4’ square antenna and Destron Fearing Master

Controller. PIT tags submitted for testing must meet the minimum specifications stated below, an increase in read distance beyond these minimum requirements will result in a higher ranking.

Minimum read distance

(inches)

Ambient Noise Levelª Tag Orientation to the

Antennae

8” 10% 0°

6” 10% 45°

ªNoise is generated by a signal generator within the antennae’s field at a frequency slightly different than the tag frequency (e.g., 132.2 kHz).

Read Speed – All tags tested must demonstrate a 95% reading efficiency (i.e., 95% of tags tested must be readable at this speed) under the conditions described below. The antennae used for determining this specification is an antennae coil wrapped around a 12” inside diameter, PVC, schedule 40 pipe.

Minimum read speed

(meters/second)

Ambient Noise Levelª Tag Orientation to the

Antennae

12 10% 0°

12 10% 45°

ªNoise is generated by a signal generator within the antennae’s field at a frequency slightly different than the tag frequency (e.g., 132.2 kHz).

Electrical Performance – PIT tags shall transmit at a minimum of 134.2 kHz.

2.2 PIT TAG READERS – Several reader types are required, including “pocket type” readers, portable readers, readers that can be deployed to operate remotely for extended periods

(e.g., 7 days or more), and multiple-antenna readers (commonly called multiplexers or master controllers) that can read from multiple antennas and operate in remote conditions using minimal power supplies. PIT tag readers should also be compatible with antenna systems and PIT tags manufactured and sold through Biomark Inc., Boise, Idaho that have been installed and used throughout the Colorado and Columbia River basins. The following salient characteristics are considered essential to the minimum needs of the Government:

a. Must read 134.2 kHz PIT tags

b. It is highly desirable (but not essential) that some portable and pocket readers also read

400.0 kHz tags

c. Must read both half and full duplex tags

d. Must be ISO compliant

e. Readers shall be rechargeable or capable of operating using an alternative power source for 4 hours

f. Readers shall be updateable to accommodate software upgrades

g. Readers shall be operational at temperatures of -20°--+55° Celsius

h. Multiplexers or master controllers shall be operational at temperatures up to 70° C and tested at higher temperatures

i. Multiplexers and master controllers shall have capability to store at least 5000 tag numbers without an external data logger

j. Multiplexers and master controllers shall be capable of powering and monitoring at least

4 antennae

k. Contractor shall provide technical support from the manufacturer

l. All portable models shall be Bluetooth compatible for wireless linkage to data loggers

2.3 PIT TAG IMPLANTERS OR GUNS – The PIT tag implanters and injectors shall be compatible with the pit tags described above. Several types of PIT tag implanters are required including multiple and single use injectors. Implanters and injectors shall be capable of quickly inserting the PIT tag into the fish and withdrawn, leaving a small incision that quickly heals.

Implanters also shall be compatible with preloaded PIT tags.

2.4 PRELOADED PIT TAG NEEDLES, SINGLE USE, STERILE – The preloaded tags shall meet all specifications as outlined above under the PIT Tag Requirements. Individual PIT tag needles (for use in appropriate tag guns described below) are pre-loaded with sterile PIT tags of specifications listed above. These are intended to increase tagging speed and efficiency during tagging operations in the field and in the hatchery.

2.5 PRELOADED PIT TAG NEEDLES, SINGLE USE, NONSTERILE – The preloaded tags shall meet all specifications as outlined above under the PIT Tag Specifications. Individual

PIT tag needles (for use in appropriate tag guns described below) are pre-loaded with non-sterile

PIT tags of specifications listed above. These are intended to increase tagging speed and efficiency during tagging operations in the field and in the hatchery.

2.6 PRELOADED PIT TAG NEEDLES, IN TAGGING TRAYS OR DISPENSERS,

STERILE OR NONSTERILE – These preloaded tags shall meet all specifications as outlined above under the PIT Tag Requirement. Individual PIT tag needles (for use in appropriate tag guns, injectors, or implanters) are pre-loaded with sterile or nonsterile PIT tags of specifications listed above. Pre-loaded needles shall be available in trays, strips or dispensers containing at least

50 tags. These are intended to increase tagging speed and efficiency during large-scale tagging projects of several thousands of animals.

2.7 PIT TAG IMPLANTER NEEDLES – Replacement PIT tag implanter needles are required to replace worn, broken, or lost needles on the implanters. Several types of needles are required including single use and multiple use.

2.8 SOFTWARE – Software is required to operate the PIT tag scanners, download data from scanners, and to archive information on PIT tags in a database. Software must be:

a. Compatible with readers and data

b. Incorporate a minimum of information for each tag including tag number, date, time, species, length, weight, location of capture, and user-specified notes

c. Must be compatible with Windows 10 or later

d. Software that can download and process data from single and multiple antenna systems. Compatibility with Android devices (tablets, phones, etc.) is also highly desirable.

d. Must produce open format files that are compatible with Windows Excel and Access, including but not limited to .csv and/or .txt format

e. All software updates shall be included with the software price

f. Readable from remote locations using both cell and satellite modems

2.9 PIT TAG ANTENNAS – Various styles, shapes (round and square), and types of antennas are required including (but not limited to) table-top antennas, racquet antennas, portable antennas with handles, submersible and fully autonomous antennas, floating antennas, and fixed pass through and flat plate antennas of all sizes (e.g., 5’, 10’, 15’ 20’, etc.). Antennas shall meet the requirements listed in 2.9.1 below. All antennas should be compatible with Biomark Inc., Boise, Idaho products, which are installed and used throughout the Colorado and Columbia

River basins.

2.9.1 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS FOR ANTENNAS

Construction – Antennas can be constructed of various materials including plastic, ABS, fiberglass, or PVC. All antennas provided for field installation shall at a minimum meet MIL-

STD-810G METHOD 512.5 for immersion and waterproofness.

Read Distance – All antennas offered should be capable of detecting a 12mm long, 134.2 kHz

PIT tag at 0° orientation at a minimum of 18 inches with 10% noise in the antenna field.

Preferred capability is for antennas that can read 24” or greater. Offeror should provide read distance information for each antenna offered, but submission of example antennas will not be required for proposal evaluation.

2.10 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT – Various types and quantities of miscellaneous equipment related to PIT tags, antennas, readers, and remote-detection systems are also required.

This may include, but not limited to, communication cables, modems, cases, storage boxes for detection systems, replacement batteries commonly used for readers and detectors, solar power systems and supplies that are compatible with remote antenna systems and detectors, charging kits, antenna-attachment kits, thermoelectric generators that are compatible with remote antennas and detectors, antenna installation kits and other supplies and equipment that are required for installation, operation and maintenance of PIT tag antenna systems.

2.11 DELIVERY – The vendor shall be able to ship to within the Continental United States.

The required delivery dates/period of performance shall be established in each applicable task order/delivery order. Orders may be placed from a variety of Interior Agencies.

3.0 SERVICES – Services may be required to assist during installations of remote antenna systems and maintenance or troubleshooting of installed systems and will be defined in the task order/delivery order. The types of professional services required are:

3.1 SENIOR ENGINEER—This position is required to assist with consulting on the design and construction of PIT tag antenna systems and resolving highly-complex issues regarding engineering structures and electronics problems. An example of this type of labor required would be to consult on the installation of a remote PIT tag antenna system in an area of high turbulence and shear stress (in water flows or at a dam site). This staff member will have experience commensurate with 3+ years of experience with designing, constructing, installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining PIT Tag antennas and associated detection systems (i.e., master controllers, data loggers, modems, antenna nodes, etc.).

3.2 ELECTRONIC TECHNICIAN—This position is required to assist with troubleshooting and repairing PIT tag antenna systems and electronic issues related to master controllers and other electronics equipment. An example of this type of labor required would be to assist in the installation, repair, or replacement of a piece of equipment that is covered under the contract. Another example would be to consult on the installation of antenna systems in high-noise environments such as those at dam sites or with variable frequency drive motors that can cause interference with PIT tag equipment. This staff member will have experience commensurate with 1+ years of experience with installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing PIT Tag antennas and associated detection systems (i.e., master controllers, data loggers, modems, antenna nodes, etc.).

3.3 ANTENNA INSTALLATION SPECIALIST—This position is required to assist in the installation and maintenance of remote PIT Tag antenna systems. An example of this type of labor required would be to assist government personnel during the installation of equipment that is listed under the contract, such as large remote antenna systems. This staff member will have experience commensurate with 1+ years of experience working on fisheries projects.

3.4 TRAVEL – Travel may be required to accommodate the services listed in paragraph 3.12 above. The locations and dates of the travel will be defined in the task order/delivery order. All travel will be in accordance with, and shall not exceed the allowed amounts in, the Federal

Travel Regulations (https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877).

4.0 ON/OFF RAMP

4.1 ON RAMP - After contract award and throughout the life of the IDIQ, the Contractor may request in writing to the CO to add additional PIT tags, PIT tag readers, PIT tag implanters, PIT tag antenna systems, miscellaneous PIT-tag related equipment, and software to their contract. The items requested to be added must be of equal or greater performance capability as the items originally awarded and must meet the minimum specifications listed above. It is at the

Government’s discretion as to whether additional items will be added to the contract. Each request will be evaluated by the IDIQ CO, who will make the final determination and if approved, the items will be added to the contract through a bilateral modification.

4.2 OFF RAMP – If a contractor under this IDIQ does not receive an awarded delivery/task order within a two-year timeframe, the contractor will be off ramped from the IDIQ contract and will not receive additional orders.

https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877