Bird transmitters
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0325Q0032
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G22 It And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
-
- Lynn Applegate capplegate@usgs.gov (206) 526-2528
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Geological Survey - Western Ecological Research Center is seeking to procure specialized bird transmitters for wildlife tracking purposes through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation requires three specific types of GPS/GSM wildlife tracking devices: 45 black backpack-mounted tags, 85 white backpack-mounted tags, and 90 time depth recording dive sensors. These transmitters must feature advanced technological capabilities, including remote programmability via cellular networks, solar recharge functionality, 4G data transmission, on-board storage, and accelerometer-driven GPS controls. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with proposals required to demonstrate detailed technical compliance with the solicitation's specifications. All questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Lynn Applegate, by February 7, 2025 at 0700 PST, with final quotes due electronically by February 10, 2025 at 1000 PST.
The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519, with a size standard of 600 employees. The procurement is specifically for the Dixon Field Station located in Dixon, California, with goods to be delivered FOB Destination. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the solicitation covers the procurement of 220 total tracking devices across three distinct configurations. The Product Service Code 7G22 for IT and Telecom-Network: Satellite and RF Communication has been applied to this opportunity. Offerors are required to provide comprehensive technical descriptions, product literature, references, and specify the country of manufacture in their submissions. Potential contractors can contact Lynn Applegate directly at (206) 526-2528 or capplegate@usgs.gov for additional information about the solicitation.
Notice text
BIRD TRANSMITTERS
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective 01/17/2025. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Business.
DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey - Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon Field Station, requires Bird Transmitter as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Dixon, CA 95620.
RELEVENT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and associated size standard 600 employees applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 7G22, IT and Telecom-Network: Satellite and RF Communication
All questions must be sent directly to capplegate@usgs.gov by 02/07/2025 at 0700 PST. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at capplegate@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 02/10/2025 at 1000 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and is to include the country of manufacture.
For further information, please contact Lynn Applegate, Contracting Officer, at (206) 526-2528 or capplegate@usgs.gov.
Period of performance and/or delivery dates are estimates only.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0325Q0032.pdf |
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