Sole Source - Bio-Mark Pit Tags

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a sole-source procurement for 15,000 Biomark APT 12 pre-loaded pit tags to support their Deschutes River Stock hatchery spring Chinook program. This procurement is specifically focused on acquiring specialized tracking equipment essential for monitoring fish populations in response to low adult returns in recent years. The primary deliverable is the procurement of pit tags that are uniquely compatible with ODFW's existing detection equipment at the Round Butte Hatchery and Columbia River dam monitoring systems. The contract opportunity is posted in Jackson County and has a due date of August 14, 2024, with the original posting date of April 25, 2024. The procurement is being conducted as a sole-source determination, which means Biomark is the exclusive vendor meeting the technical specifications required by ODFW. The evaluation criteria appear to be centered on technical compatibility, authorized representation, and the specific needs of the fish monitoring program.

This procurement does not indicate any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Biomark appears to be the sole authorized vendor for this contract, given the sole-source determination. The existing infrastructure includes pit tag detection equipment at the Round Butte Hatchery and monitoring systems on Columbia River dams, which require precise technological integration. The estimated award value for this procurement is $45,040, covering the 15,000 pit tags needed for the fish monitoring project. The sole-source justification highlights the unique technical requirements that make Biomark the only viable vendor, citing factors such as equipment compatibility and the specialized nature of the monitoring program. The procurement is specifically designed to support ongoing research and data collection efforts for the Deschutes River Stock hatchery spring Chinook program.