Sole Source Geo Tracker Transmitters

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is pursuing a sole-source procurement for four 12g Avian GPS-PTT transmitters from GeoTrack, Inc. to support a sage-grouse research project in southeastern Oregon, conducted in partnership with Oregon State University. The procurement specifically requires lightweight GPS-enabled transmitters that are uniquely compatible with the existing research methodology and data collection requirements. After an extensive review of 15 potential manufacturers, ODFW determined that the GeoTrack 12g Solar GPS-PTT is the only product meeting their precise technical specifications while minimizing research subject impact. The contract opportunity was posted on November 5, 2021, with a proposal due date of November 12, 2021. The transmitters will be used for a two-year research project, with the primary objective of tracking and monitoring sage-grouse movements and behaviors in the designated research area. The evaluation criteria appear to be centered on technical compatibility, research methodology alignment, and minimal disruption to research subjects.

This procurement appears to be a direct, targeted acquisition without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The sole-source determination suggests that GeoTrack, Inc. is the only vendor capable of meeting the precise technical requirements for this research project. The total estimated contract value is $16,000, with each transmitter unit priced at approximately $3,950 after applying a bulk discount. No incumbent vendors are mentioned beyond GeoTrack, Inc., and there are no explicit indications of required technology integration beyond the GPS transmitter units themselves. The procurement is specifically for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and does not appear to involve broader competitive bidding. The contract is a one-time purchase to support the specific two-year research project on sage-grouse, with no indication of potential future extensions or additional procurements.