Golden Eagle GPS Transmitters

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is executing a sole source procurement for 25 GPS transmitters to be used in a golden eagle research project. The procurement specifically targets 45g Solar/ARGOS GPS PTTs manufactured by Microwave Telemetry, Inc., to be acquired in two phases: 10 units by November 2025 and an additional 15 units between July and October 2026. The project aims to document survival and movement patterns of golden eagles in northeast Oregon, requiring high-accuracy, lightweight, solar-powered transmitters capable of collecting multiple GPS locations daily over a minimum three-year period. These transmitters will include activity sensors to assess eagle behavioral activities and will be attached using custom-designed Kevlar webbing backpacks. The procurement is being conducted under OAR 137-047-0275, 279B.050(6)(m), and ORS 279B.075, with a formal sole source determination. Potential protesters have seven calendar days from the first publication date to file a written protest, which must be emailed to specific ODFW contact addresses. The single point of contact for questions is Claire Duvall, reachable at claire.j.duvall@odfw.oregon.gov or (971) 372-8721.

The procurement is a collaborative effort involving the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Oregon State University, with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational respondents mentioned. Microwave Telemetry, Inc. is the sole identified vendor, selected due to their unique ability to provide compatible data formats and technical specifications with previous tracking efforts. The agency has already fitted 5 golden eagles with Microwave Telemetry units in Winter 2025, necessitating continued use of their technology for consistent data collection. While the document does not specify an exact award value, it indicates the procurement will include both hardware (PTTs) from Microwave Telemetry and satellite data collection services from Argos/CLS, suggesting a multi-component contract. The project represents a specialized scientific research initiative with precise technological requirements that limit potential alternative vendors. No information is provided about disadvantaged enterprise participation or specific budget ranges for the procurement.