Acoustic Recording Devices for Birds and Bats

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is executing a sole source procurement for one hundred and ten (110) acoustic recording devices to be delivered to their Wildlife Research facility in La Grande, Oregon. This procurement is specifically for Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat Ultrasonic recorders and stub microphones, with a procurement timeline spanning approximately two years. The devices must possess unique capabilities, including reliable detection of bat species, birds, and amphibians, and the ability to operate in harsh outdoor environments with specific sampling requirements at ultrasonic (192-500 kHz) and acoustic (8-96 kHz) rates. ODFW conducted extensive market research and determined that the Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini Bat 2 is the only product meeting their precise research objectives. The procurement is being conducted under specific legal authorities, including Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279B.075 and Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 125-247-0275. The contract opportunity was posted on December 15, 2023, with a due date of December 22, 2023.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source contract with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types mentioned in the documentation. There are no indications of requirements for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the technical specifications of the acoustic recording devices. The documentation does not explicitly outline an incumbent vendor or specify existing infrastructure integration requirements. While the exact budget is not disclosed in the provided documents, this is a targeted procurement for a specific technological solution that ODFW has determined is uniquely suited to their research needs. The procurement covers up to 150 devices over approximately two years, suggesting a significant investment in specialized acoustic recording technology for wildlife research purposes. The contract will be administered through Umatilla County, with delivery specified to the ODFW Wildlife Research facility in La Grande, Oregon.