WY-seedskadee NWR-GPS collars (COW)

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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Seekskadee NWR, WY, has a requirement for a virtual fencing system for cattle or GPS collars. The anticipated required delivery date is June 1, 2024. The NWR requires (250) collars and any other equipment needed to operate the collars such as base stations, batteries, additional parts. Quotes should include pricing for purchasing of equipment and yearly subscription or maintenance plan that any equipment is covered under. This will be a Base plus 4 option years contract.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and is conducted under the procedures of FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03. The NAICS code is 335999, All Other Misc. Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 600 in number of employees
Instructions
All responsible small business sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed-price contract. The basis of award is Lowest Price technically acceptable. The vendor that submits the lowest priced quote meeting the technically acceptability, will be awarded the contract. Award will be made to a responsible source pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.

Attachment 1: Statement of work/technical specifications

Please submit your quotation (showing unit and total price) on company letterhead or the enclosed pricing form with SAM.gov UEI Code and point of contact phone number and e-mail address. Refer to FAR provision 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors ¿ Commercial Items for additional submission guidance and include a copy of FAR provision 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items with applicable sections completed.
Solicitation Questions Due: May 2, 2024, to Theo Ikner, Thomas_ikner@fws.gov
Quotes Due: 5/7/2024 17:00 PD
E-Mail Quote Submission: Thomas_ikner@fws.gov

In order to have a quote considered for award, respondent must be registered at the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://www.sam.gov) as an active vendor by the time an award decision is necessary.