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Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0040
- 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
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- Elizabeth Adam eadam@usgs.gov (916) 278-9441
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), is soliciting GPS/ACC telemetry units designed for wildlife tracking applications. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks specialized backpack-mounted telemetry systems with integrated accelerometry and dive sensors for bird monitoring research. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability to provide customizable form factors, accelerometer-driven GPS controls, remote programmability via cellular networks, and web-based data review tools. Evaluation will be conducted based on three factors: technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical capability and past performance weighted as somewhat more important than price. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT, while completed quotes must be received by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a 600-employee size standard. The solicitation calls for a total of 104 telemetry units across four different configurations: 16 brown 15-gram units, 47 black 6-gram units, 36 black 25-gram units modified for double-crested cormorants, and 5 black 3-gram units. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer at eadam@usgs.gov and must include a signed SF-18 form, firm fixed pricing, technical specifications, country of manufacture information, and SAM Unique Identification Entity credentials. Delivery is required FOB Destination to Dixon, California 95620 by April 15, 2026, and all successful contractors must utilize electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for payment processing.
Notice text
GPS/ACC TELEMETRY UNITS FOR BIRDS
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) 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025.
Small business set-aside.
DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), requires telemetry units as described in the attached Salient Characteristics.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and associated size standard 600 employees apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 7G22, IT and Telecom-Network: Satellite and RF Communication
Quotes must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Dixon, CA, 95620.
QUESTIONS:
Questions must be sent to Elizabeth Adam at eadam@usgs.gov by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10:00am PT.
SUBMISSION OF QUOTES
All quote documents required by this solicitation must be sent to the Contracting Officer at eadam@usgs.gov by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00am PT. Quotes 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.
EVALUATION FACTORS:
Technical capability, price, past performance. See evaluation clause for more information.
Offerors shall return the following:
- Signed SF-18
- Firm, fixed price quote
- Technical specifications of products offered
- System for Award Management Unique Identification Entity
- Country of manufacture of the items
Attached Pages:
- Statement of Work
- Clauses and Provisions
- Section 508 Compliance Requirements
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0326Q0040.pdf |
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