Elk Collars Lotek Iridium 420 Lite Track
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- S-63500-00006665
- State
- Oregon
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC codes
- Points of contact
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- Daphne L. Trimpe daphne.l.trimpe@odfw.oregon.gov (503) 947-6182
- Kathy Blehm odfw.contractsinbox@odfw.oregon.gov (503) 947-6159
Opportunity details come from oregonbuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) North Coast Watershed District is conducting a sole-source procurement for up to 20 Lotek Iridium model 420 LiteTrack wildlife collars, specifically for collaborative research with the National Park Service on Roosevelt elk population management in the Clatsop Plains area of Clatsop County. These specialized wildlife tracking collars require specific technical capabilities, including web service mapping, two-way communication, and advanced tracking functionalities critical to the ongoing research project. The procurement is being conducted under Oregon's sole-source procurement rules (OAR 125-247-0275 and ORS 279B.075), with protests against the sole-source determination due by May 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM. Protests must be submitted online via OregonBuys or by email, with verbal protests explicitly prohibited. The ODFW has determined that the Lotek Iridium 420 LiteTrack is the only compatible collar that can be used due to data continuity and existing research infrastructure in the project area.
The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Lotek, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and vendor for these specialized wildlife tracking collars, with a manufacturer's letter confirming their exclusive status. The estimated budget for this procurement is up to $90,000, covering the collars, satellite transmission plan, and associated data services. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or alternative technology integration requirements. The procurement is limited to the specific Lotek Iridium model 420 LiteTrack, which has been deemed essential for maintaining research continuity in the Clatsop Plains elk population study. The contract opportunity represents a targeted, specialized procurement focused on supporting ongoing wildlife research and management efforts in the Oregon coastal region.
Opportunity text
SOLE SOURCE LANGUAGE This is not a solicitation it is merely a notice of a sole source procurement, (per 125-247-0275 (2)(B). Protests are due no later than 5/4/23 @ 2:00 P.M. Verbal requests will not be considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| OregonBuys Notice - RFQ PW1374-23.pdf | ||
| SOLE SOURCE EXPLANATION.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sole_Source_Determination for elk collars final_signed.pdf |
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