7G--Solar Satellite Argos Transmitter Tags (12)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0125Q0200
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G22 It And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey's Eastern Ecological Science Center is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing solar satellite Argos transmitter tags for tracking small shorebirds during migration research. The agency requires 12 units of these specialized tracking devices, each weighing 5 grams or less and capable of transmitting data via Argos satellites to support USGS Species Management research. This is a Sources Sought Notice only, not a formal solicitation, designed to assess industry capabilities and ensure adequate competition among potential contractors. Interested firms must submit their company information including UEI number, capability statements with relevant performance history from the last three fiscal years, and contact details. Responses are due by August 21, 2025, and the government will not notify respondents of evaluation results as this is strictly for market research purposes.
No set-aside designations have been applied to this opportunity, though the government strongly encourages participation from small businesses, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB enterprises. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify award values or budget ranges for the anticipated procurement. The quantity requirement is clearly stated as 12 solar satellite transmitter tags, with the critical specification that each unit must weigh no more than 5 grams to be suitable for small shorebird tracking applications. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 334419 for Other Electronic Component Manufacturing and PSC code 7G22 for satellite and RF communications products. The timeline indicates this market research phase will conclude within one week of posting, suggesting the agency may move relatively quickly to a formal solicitation if sufficient qualified sources are identified.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
The U.S. Geological Survey, Eastern Ecological Science Center requires solar satellite tags, weighing 5 grams or less, to track movements of small shorebirds during migration and able to transmit via Argos satellites to complete research funded by the USGS Species Management.
Interested firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including UEI (Unique Entity Identifier); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.
Your company must have a UEI number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM). You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the On-line Representations and Certifications also located at the SAM.gov website before an award to your company can be made. Your on-line registration will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually.
Responses to this source sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the SAM.Gov. It is the responsibility of potential responders to monitor the site for additional information pertaining to this announcement
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7G--5g Solar PTT-100 Satellite Transmitters - 12 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Solar Satellite Argos Transmitter Tags - Quantity | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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