7G--GPS Transmitters

Sources Sought


The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing GPS transmitters to be used on red-throated loons to collect data on diving duration with a time stamp of each event, diving depth (pressure), and water temperature as described in the Salient Characteristics below. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
and associated size standard of 1,250 employees applies to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to nlushenko@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than June 17, 2022 at 1700 ET.

Salient Characteristics

Below is a list of required characteristics for GPS transmitters:
¿ Collect GPS data locations of wildlife (birds)
¿ GSM/GPRS data acquisition
¿ UHF data transmission
¿ Time-depth recorder with pressure sensor
¿ Solar charging
¿ Weigh less than 20g
¿ Capability with UHF base stations