Sole Source Determination Vectronic Elk Collars 2021 Approved.pdf
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- Douglas County, Oregon
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This document is a Sole Source Determination and Justification for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to procure 20 adult cow collars, 20 vaginal implant transmitters (VITs), and 20 calf collars with satellite service from Vectronic Aerospace. ODFW is conducting an elk research study in cooperation with Oregon State University and needs to deploy an additional 20 collars that are compatible with 90 existing Vectronic GPS collars in the study area. The total estimated cost for the collars and 2 years of satellite service is $75,000.
The justification cites compatibility and prior research as the reasons for the sole source procurement, as the existing collars are required for consistent data acquisition in the study. ODFW has determined that other manufacturers' collars would not be compatible with the existing collars used in the research project.
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SOLE-SOURCE DETERMINATION & JUSTIFICATION
FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
To: Ken Loffink, Contract Services
From: DeWaine Jackson Date: 10/14/2021
Sole Source Determination pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 125-247-0275 for:
Description of Goods or Services:
20 adult cow collars / 20 VITS / and 20 calf collars with satellite service
• 20 VERTEX PLUS-2 Collar Includes: - VHF Beacon - Mortality sensor - Temperature sensor - Basic 3-axis Activity sensor
• 20 IRIDIUM Bi-directional Communication
• 20 Wireless UHF bi-directional data communication inclusive external sensor option support of Proximity, VIT, Separation, MIT or Camera
• 20 VECTRONIC Timer controlled Drop Off
• 20 Stainless Steel Label Plate
• 20 UHF ID Coded Vaginal Implant Transmitter (VIT) with VHF
• 20 IRIDIUM Unlimited Plan prepayment - subscription for 2 year
• 20 IRIDIUM Unlimited Plan prepayment - transmitted locations for 2 year
• 20 VERTEX Mini Calf-1C GLOBALSTAR Collar Includes: - GLOBALSTAR module - VHF
Beacon - Mortality sensor - Temperature sensor - Basic 3-axis Activity sensor
• 20 GLOBALSTAR prepayment - activation charge
• 20 GLOBALSTAR prepayment - subscription fee for 1 year
• 20 GLOBALSTAR prepayment - transmitted locations 1 year
Reason for Need:
The Wildlife Division (West Region Wildlife Research) has established an elk research study in cooperation with Oregon State University. ODFW currently has 90 Vectronic GPS collars in the study area and we need to deploy an additional 20 in February 2022. We need to have all the collars identical for consistent data acquisition.
Single of Multiple Purchases:
This is for a single purchase of 20 adult collars, 20 VITS and 20 calf collars.
Estimated Cost:
$75,000 including satellite service.
Research Leading to Determination:
• Supporting Documentation - A federal aid report is available upon request that includes information supporting use of the Vectronics GPS collars, and why other manufacturer’s collars may not work as well for this study.
• Compatibility – As indicated above, ODFW currently has 90 Vectronic GPS collars in the study area. The entire project is based on the GPS locations we receive from the collars, thus we need to insure compatibility with existing collars for consistency of data and to promote ease of data evaluation.
Analysis of Research / Findings of Fact:
Pursuant to OAR 125-247-0275(2)(a): Compatibility.
The collars requested are identical to 70 GPS collars currently on the study area, thus compatibility is not an issue. A federal aid report is available upon request that details issues (no compatibility) with other manufacturer collars.
APPROVED BY:
Ken Loffink, Deputy Administrator/DPO, ODFW Contract Services Date
10/19/2021
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