Sources_Sought_Preloaded_12mm_PIT_Tags_1.pdf

PR0044050297 Preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags

Sources Sought Notice

The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Southwest Biological Science Center, Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, is conducting market research to identify qualified small business concerns capable of supplying preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags to support fish monitoring activities in the Colorado River and Little Colorado River.

This Sources Sought notice is issued for market research purposes only in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This notice does not constitute a solicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or an invitation for bids. No contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of this announcement.

Responses are requested from small business concerns capable of providing PIT tags meeting the technical requirements summarized below. Responses should be concise and directly address the requested information. Marketing materials not specific to the required PIT tags are discouraged.

The Government will not pay for information requested nor compensate respondents for any cost incurred in developing or submitting responses. Materials submitted will not be returned.

NAICS Code 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing

Size Standard: 750 employees

PSC Code 2060 Commercial Fishing Equipment.

Requirement Summary USGS requires procurement of preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags to support long-term fish monitoring activities conducted by the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center.

The PIT tags are used to support monitoring of fish populations and provide data continuity for long-term monitoring efforts.

The total anticipated quantity, is approximately 37,000 preloaded 12mm PIT tags

Minimum Technical Requirements The PIT tags shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Be 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags.

2. Be preloaded into PIT tag needles so the tags are injectable using PIT tag guns.

3. Comply with ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B specifications.

4. Be activated by a 134.2 kHz electromagnetic field.

5. Be suitable for use in fish monitoring activities in riverine environments, including the Colorado

River and Little Colorado River.

6. Demonstrate reliable read range and detectability on autonomous antenna systems used for fish monitoring.

7. Be compatible with the Government's existing Biomark PIT scanners, Biomark PIT tag guns, and autonomous antenna systems used for fish monitoring redetections, or the respondent must provide sufficient technical data demonstrating equivalency and compatibility with that operating environment.

8. Be available in sufficient quantity to meet the base delivery date of August 31, 2026, and optional quantity delivery dates of September 10,2026, and September 20, 2026.

9. Include product documentation, tag identification data, specifications, lot information, or other documentation customarily provided for this type of product.

Requested Vendor Information

Capability Statement - Maximum 3 Pages Interested small business concerns are requested to submit capability statements addressing the following:

1. Experience supplying PIT tags or comparable fisheries monitoring identification equipment.

2. Ability to supply 12mm preloaded PIT tags meeting ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B specifications.

3. Confirmation that the proposed tags are activated by a 134.2 kHz electromagnetic field.

4. Confirmation that the proposed tags are preloaded into PIT tag needles and injectable using PIT tag guns.

5. Description of the proposed product, including manufacturer, product name, model number, part number, product literature, and technical specifications.

6. Technical information demonstrating compatibility with Biomark PIT scanners, Biomark PIT tag guns, and autonomous antenna systems used for fisheries monitoring redetections, or technical data supporting equivalency.

7. Documentation, test data, field-use history, customer references, or other evidence demonstrating read range, detectability, and reliability in fisheries monitoring, aquatic research, riverine environments, or comparable applications.

8. Manufacturing and delivery lead times for the base quantity and optional quantity CLINs.

9. Available technical support, warranty support, replacement procedures for defective or unreadable tags, and post-delivery support.

10. Company Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, and confirmation of active SAM registration.

11. Business size and socioeconomic classification under NAICS 334419.

12. Identification of whether the respondent is the manufacturer, authorized distributor, dealer, or reseller.

13. Identification of any known limitations, exceptions, deviations, required adapters, alternate needles, reader settings, frequency considerations, or other conditions that could affect compatibility, read range, detectability, or readability.

Respondents should not reply if unable to supply preloaded 12mm PIT tags compatible with the Government's PIT tag monitoring environment or unable to provide sufficient technical data demonstrating equivalency.

Submission Instructions Responses must be submitted electronically via email to:

Joel Berberena, Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer, joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov

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Sources Sought Response - Preloaded 12mm PIT Tags Late response or response submitted by any other means may not be considered.

Notice This notice is issued solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. Information received will be used to determine acquisition strategy.

Technical Specifications Attachment

Preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags

1. PIT Tag Requirements PIT tags shall meet the following requirements:

• 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder tags.

• ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B compliant.

• Activated by a 134.2 kHz electromagnetic field.

• Preloaded into PIT tag needles.

• Injectable using PIT tag guns.

• Suitable for fisheries monitoring applications in riverine environments.

• Capable of reliable read range and detectability on autonomous antenna systems used for fisheries monitoring.

2. Compatibility Requirements PIT tags shall be compatible with the Government's existing PIT tag monitoring environment, including:

• Biomark PIT scanners.

• Biomark PIT tag guns.

• Autonomous antenna systems used for PIT tag redetections and fish monitoring.

Respondents proposing other products shall provide technical data demonstrating equivalency and compatibility with the Government's existing monitoring environment.

3. Documentation The contractor should provide standard product documentation, which may include:

• Manufacturer product specifications.

• Tag identification data or tag-code information.

• Lot or batch information.

• Warranty information.

• Any handling, storage, or use instructions.

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