7G--USGS CRU Wildlife Telemetry Transmitters

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks quotations for Wildlife Telemetry Transmitters equal to or better than CTT BluBat tags and Flicker GPS Gen 2 tags, with quotations due May 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT and questions due May 13, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul simplified procedures, issued as Amendment 0001 to reopen RFQ 140G0126Q0124 to allow vendors additional time to submit.

Place of performance is Moscow, Idaho with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Technical specifications require mass of 6.6 grams or less, compatibility with either Motus platform at 2.4 GHz transmission frequency or cellular networks with remote data delivery capability, solar power or 2–3 year battery life, backpack harness attachment with 4-corner hole casing, waterproof construction, and availability in both 4.5–6.5 gram and 3–4 gram weight options. Procurement supports endangered species research, specifically monitoring Ridgway's rails in California.

NAICS 334220 applies with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The RFQ involves four line items including 20 units of BluBat-equivalent tags, 10 units of Flicker GPS Gen 2–equivalent tags, and cellular data plans across multiple units. Firm-fixed pricing is requested on an open market basis with FOB Destination delivery on multiple dates. All vendors must hold valid Unique Entity Identifiers and be registered in SAM.gov. Contractors must comply with DOI IT Baseline Compliance Contract Guidelines, including FISMA, NIST standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and background clearance levels (NACI for Low Risk positions, LBI or MBI for Moderate Risk, BI for High Risk). Anticipated award is June 1, 2026. No options are included.