Feral Swine traps equipped with a camera system

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services Facility in Oklahoma City, OK  intends to issue a formal request for quotes  for Twenty  (20) Feral Swine traps equipped with a camera system allowing for remote firing via a Smartphone or computer.

The solicitation  and  evaluation  procedures will be  prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts  12  and 13 using  the format found at FAR Subpart 12.3  and  supplemented with additional information included  the solicitation.   

This requirement will be  issued as a Small Business Set-Aside in accordance   with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.219-6. (Nov 2011)  In accordance with Agricultural Acquisition Regulation                ( AGAR  )452.219-70 (NOV 1996)  Size Standard and NAICS Code Information :

The North American Industrial Classification System Code(s) and business size standard(s) describing the products and/or services to be acquired under this solicitation is listed below:

 NAICS Code 114210  Hunting and Trapping

Size Standard   $5.5Mil

Specifications

Big Pig Panel Trap System including (2) 6’ Gates, (8) 6’ Panels, HogEye Camera system (including all solar components) and custom trailer.

Brand name or equal products will be considered. Equal products must have the following salient characteristics:

Panels

• 6'x6' panel size
• 4' height of 2"x4" 6ga galvanized wire
• Dual jump bars above the 4' panel
• Dual 5/8" pins on each side for joining the panels
• Panel structure is 1" (14ga) square tubing

Guillotine Gates

• Dual 6' wide guillotine gates with adjustable opening heights to 40"
• 2" x 4”  6ga wire on gate guillotine
• Gate frame constructed with 1.25" (8ga) tubing
• Dual slides to allow for faster drop speed and prevent gate hang-ups
• Rotary latch (R4-EM-53-173) releases
• Integrated chains with latches to allow for adjustable gate heights
• Dual pins to attach to panels

Tarp Gates

• Drop Tarp Gates are 6'x6' and integrate with the standard trap panels
• Heavy duty 40mil vinyl coated gates
• D-rings to allow the tarp to easily slide for faster drop speed
• 2" nylon webbing with quadruple stitched backing and corners to hold the D-rings and increase edge strength
• Large weight double walled pocket at the bottom to allow for heavier weights
• 3/8" x 5" full thread eye bolt tensioners to allow for adjustment of cable tension
• 5mm cable diameter with loop protectors
• Dual 1.25" side rails for strength and additional tarp support
• Rotary latch (R4-EM-53-173)
• Brass grommets across the top to mount to the frame
• Bolt together design to allow gate to be fully disassembled for shipping and transport (must fit in a 12"x12"x6' box or container)

Trailer System

• Trailer is designed specifically for the trapping system
• Square metal tubing design for structural strength
• Trap rack system to allow the pieces of trap to hang vertically
• 2" ball system to allow any vehicle, ATV, or UTV to transport trap
• Narrow axle width to allow trailer to access places larger trailers can not
• Open design to allow mud and debris to fall through
• 12" highway rated tires, high mounted fenders, full light kit, and reflective stickers (DOT certified)

Camera

• High quality state of the art camera with a wide dynamic range
• Ability to adjust aspect ratio
• Infrared light onboard
• Single T-post mounting system
• Two way audio
• Depth of field capability
• Backlight compensation technology
• Specialized motion detection system to allow a virtual trip wire and email/text alerts based on the height and direction the animal is traveling
• Onboard storage to allow unlimited video recording
• iPhone/Android app available to allow viewing and triggering the gate remotely

Communication Components

• External high gain antenna capable of transmitting fast 4G speeds
• Enterprise class cellular components designed for long term use
• Remotely managed camera connectivity
• Satellite options available to provide easy connectivity worldwide

Power Components

• Provides 24x7 Power using state of the art solar components
• Flexible solar panel
•  99.9% uptime for camera
• Built-In surge protection/Reverse polarity protection/Lightening protection
• 24 month 4 GB Data Plan
• 2 Deep Cycle 210RC Batteries

The solicitation# 12639520Q0050 and all other documents related to this procurement will be available on the Beta SAM Opportunities website (beta.sam.gov)

It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor this site for the solicitation and amendments, if any. Questions concerning this synopsis should be directed to Carol Dingess, contract specialist, by email at carol.dingess@usda.gov

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