US FWS R7 Togiak NWR WOLF COLLARS

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, AK has a requirement for a commercial item or service. This combined synopsis/solicitation is prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 (as supplemented with additional information included in this notice). This posting will be referred to under Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 140F0718Q0039. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. A written solicitation will be issued and attached to this posting for reference only. This RFQ falls under procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13. This document incorporates provisions and clauses updated by way of the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) #05-99, effective Jun 15, 2018. This requirement is not set aside and is open full and open. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) number is 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment. This announcement constitutes the Government's only official notice of this procurement. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this synopsis.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotes to purchase Wolf GPS Collars with Data Service including the following:
12 Each Vertex Lite-2D Iridium Collars OR EQUAL. Must have the following specifications:
Reinforced collar material proven suitable for
wolves
Weight: Less than 850 grams
Neck Size: 50 cm
Collars must be refurbishable
VHF frequency in the 164.000-166.999 MHz
band-specific frequencies will be provided to
awardee
Mortality Sensor
Remote Drop-off capability
Battery life up to 2 years collecting 6
locations/day
Operating temperature range -30C - +50C
12 each radio and timer drop off mechanisms
Monthly airtime fee Iridium
GPS throughput airtime fee Iridium
Shipped to Togiak NWR, Dillingham Alaska 99576
The basis for award is Best Value to the government.
Organization to be supported:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7
Togiak National Wildlife Refuge
Dillingham, AK 99576
Please submit your quote on the attached SF-1449 or company letterhead with all pertinent point of contact information including SAM, Cage Code, DUNS No., and business size/type. In addition, your proposal should provide unit price and total price. No formal format is required as this is a combined synopsis/request for proposal solicitation. Offers must be received by 5:00 pm Eastern Time, 08/06/2018, at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd M/S171, Anchorage, AK. Offers received after this date and time will be considered non responsive in accordance with 52.212-1(f) and will not be evaluated. It is preferable that quotes are emailed, however quotes may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to the attention of: anthony_kuntz@fws.gov.
Offerors must comply with all instructions contained in the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) DOI Electronic Invoicing instructions, and all clauses in the attached solicitation documentation.
The full text of any solicitation provision or clause referenced herein may be accessed electronically at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/.
In order to have a quote considered, all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the closing date of this solicitation. SAM is the database that has replaced the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) website (www.ccr.gov) and the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website (https://orca.bpn.gov). Quotes received from firms not registered in SAM by the closing date of the solicitation will not be considered.
Additional document information and attachments can be accessed at the FedConnect link under the (Additional Info) heading. Click (Public Opportunities) and search by using the reference number 140F0718Q0039 to find any documents related to this requirement.
All questions regarding the subject synopsis/solicitation shall be directed to the attention of Tony Kuntz via email: anthony_kuntz@fws.gov or telephone: (907) 786-3436.
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