BULL TROUT TRANSLOCATION PIT TAGs and READERS

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting quotes for Bull Trout Translocation PIT Tags and Readers through Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 140L3625Q0046. The procurement seeks specialized aquatic research equipment, including two semi-portable antenna systems designed to detect Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) implants in small fish located in remote streams. Required equipment must feature solar panel charging systems, battery banks, on-site data loggers with Bluetooth/direct connection capabilities, and demonstrate durability in challenging environmental conditions. Offerors will be evaluated on four technical factors: solar capability, design for small fish, ability to function in inclement weather, and on-site data logging capabilities. The quote is due by June 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, and contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration to be considered.

Initially marked as a small business set-aside, the solicitation was amended to become an unrestricted procurement opportunity under NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, and Nautical System Manufacturing. The procurement will result in a firm fixed-price, single award purchase order using simplified acquisition procedures, with a delivery date of August 1, 2025. The contract involves acquiring 12mm full duplex PIT-tags, associated peripheral equipment including implanters and handheld PIT readers, and two specialized antenna systems for the Blackfoot Water Shed. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is focused on acquiring comprehensive fish tracking and monitoring technology designed to operate autonomously in remote stream environments. The place of performance appears to be the BLM Missoula Field Office in Montana, with equipment intended for use in challenging aquatic research settings.