GPS Satellite Tracking Collars for Various Species

The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services, State Procurement Services (DAS SPS) is soliciting proposals on behalf of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for GPS satellite tracking collars and associated equipment for various wildlife species. The Request for Proposal (RFP #S-DASOBO-00015289) seeks multiple price agreements for remote tracking collars designed for ungulates, carnivores, small mammals, and neonatal species across different size categories. Proposers must provide detailed specifications for base Iridium and Globalstar satellite collars, VHF collars, and optional features including drop-off mechanisms, solar power sources, biologic sensors, and onboard cameras. The RFP requires comprehensive proposal documentation demonstrating collar performance, including GPS transmission reliability, mortality alert accuracy, and satellite link transmission rates. The solicitation closes on December 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM PT, with a questions deadline of November 20, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated across four key components: Price Proposal (25 points), References (30 points), Proposed Collar Specifications (20 points), and Product Reliability/Performance History (35 points), totaling 110 possible points.

The RFP includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that encourages participation from Oregon-certified minority-owned businesses (MBE), woman-owned businesses (WBE), service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDV), and emerging small businesses (ESB). Proposers must detail strategies for soliciting certified firms and identify potential subcontracting opportunities. The initial contract term is five years, with options to extend for an additional five years, creating a potential ten-year agreement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that actual quantities and delivery schedules will be determined annually based on project needs and funding availability. Proposers must provide comprehensive pricing, including unit costs for collars, activation fees, monthly data collection fees, and annual message delivery costs. The procurement requires proposers to maintain specific insurance levels, including $2,000,000 commercial general liability insurance and $1,000,000 automobile liability insurance. Successful vendors will be expected to offer manufacturer warranties and comply with stringent data security and privacy requirements, including adherence to NIST SP 800-53 Moderate security controls.