NR15-006 Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Northern Region (Arcata Field Office) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags, soliciting three specific tag types: 500 units of 9mm FDX-B PIT tags, 3,000 units of 12mm HDX PIT tags, and 3,500 units of 12mm FDX-B PIT tags. The procurement requires all tags to be glass encapsulated, ISO 11748/11785 compliant, and ICAR compliant for registered animal tag read-only functionality, operating at 134.2 KHz with specific temperature and read range requirements. Quotes are due by April 15, 2016, at 2:00 PM, with a mandatory delivery timeline of 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, with F.O.B. Destination pricing required. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, and potential bid preferences. The State reserves the right to adjust quantities up or down by 30% within 90 days of the purchase order at the awarded price.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions and incentives for small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). A 5% bid preference is available for certified small businesses and non-small businesses demonstrating 25% small business subcontractor participation. Additionally, DVBE incentives range from 1% to 5% based on participation levels, though DVBE participation is not mandatory. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the total quantity of PIT tags suggests a moderate-value procurement. Tax will not be considered in evaluating bid responses, and the procurement appears focused on standardizing and supporting wildlife research and tracking efforts. The solicitation does not mention incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements, focusing instead on the specific technical specifications of the PIT tags needed by the Arcata Field Office.