USDA Sole Source Notice for GPS Transmitters on Gulls

Added: Aug 03, 2017 2:43 pm The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS), Wildlife Services Program located in Springfield, IL intends to award a Purchase Order to a single source (Microwave Technology, Inc. of Fremont, CA -- DUNS 064760432) for GPS satellite telemetry transmitter equipment under the authority of FAR 13.106(b)(1)(i).

The items required include:

20 (each) -- Argos/GPS 17 gram Solar powered GPS PTT-100

Transmitter specifications:

Dimensions: L 63 mm x W 18 mm x H 16.5 mm
Weight: 17 grams
Antenna: Hard nylon coated flexible stranded marine grade stainless steel, 7" (178 mm) long, protruding from the back edge of the transmitter 45 degrees to the bottom face.
Construction: Lightweight glass-reinforced epoxy composite material, plated on the inside with a continuous metal coating. The final seal is a metal-to-metal solder. Hermetically sealed to deter the effects of changes in temperature and humidity.
Sensors: Includes sensors to measure temperature, battery voltage, animal activity, as well as a twelve channel GPS receiver that senses position, altitude, heading and speed. The maximum altitude is 2047m; the maximum speed is 127 km/h.

General Electrical Specifications:

Operating frequency: 401.650 MHz± 36 kHz
Power output: 200m W output is standard
Output impedance: 50 ohms
Modulation Tri Phase PSK: ± 1.1 Rad ± 0.1 Rad
Quiescent current: <3μA
Spurious emissions: -45 dB
Transmission interval: 45 to 120 sec
Supply voltage: 3.6 - 4 volts
Operating temperature range: -15 to 45 Degree C

The anticipated Purchase Order value is $84,000.00. The pricing is determined to be fair and reasonable based on Internet, phone, email, and professional peer searches, and past usage. No other manufacturers were discovered that can produce similar solar powered ARGOS satellite units with GPS capability and battery life of greater than one year that weighs 18 grams or less.

This notice is for informational purposes only. No formal solicitation will be issued. Any questions or inquiries must be e-mailed to the attention of the Contracting Officer listed below as the point of contact in this notice by 3:00pm central time on Wednesday August 23, 2017.

Point of contact: Michael, 612-336-3203 or michael.j.chiodi@aphis.usda.gov.