ADF&G RFQ # 1125192 - Marine TDGPS Sensors & Vessel Deck Data Collectors

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 1125192 seeking marine scientific equipment for data collection purposes, specifically procuring 30 marine TDGPS sensors and 2 vessel deck data collectors to be delivered to Kodiak, Alaska by June 30, 2025. The marine sensors are required to collect precise temperature, depth, and GPS location data, with technical specifications mandating dimensions of 150 mm long by 40 mm diameter, depth accuracy to 1000 meters, temperature range of -15C to 35C, and water column profiling capabilities. The deck data collectors must provide automatic wireless data download, include a minimum of 8GB storage, operate continuously for 1.5 months, and be fully waterproof and weatherproof. Quotations are due by June 9, 2025, at 2:00 pm Alaska Standard Time, with procurement contact Eric Verrelli available at 907-465-6178 or eric.verrelli@alaska.gov. The RFQ indicates that the procurement is subject to fund availability, with invoices processed after merchandise receipt.

The solicitation includes several Alaska state bidder preferences, providing a 5% preference for Alaska-based bidders, a potential 2% preference for Military Skills Program participants, and a 5% preference for Alaska veteran-owned businesses. Additional preferences are outlined for employment programs, local agricultural and fisheries products, and businesses owned by Alaskans with disabilities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement allows for potential consolidation of awards and offers flexibility in vendor responses. The RFQ is jurisdiction-specific to the Kenai Peninsula Borough and targets vendors capable of supplying specialized marine research equipment with precise technical specifications. Potential respondents must carefully review the detailed requirements and demonstrate capability to meet the stringent technical and operational criteria for marine scientific data collection equipment.