AERIAL TELEMETRY
ID: 140P5225Q0001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICESER WEST(52000)TUPELO, MS, 38804, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

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NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT (F019)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the National Park Service, is seeking proposals for aerial telemetry services to monitor wildlife movements, particularly focusing on the Burmese python and Florida panther, at the Big Cypress National Preserve. The project aims to procure radio telemetry services to track the movements of these species using up to 50 radio transmitters, with a performance period starting January 1, 2025, and extending through December 31, 2025, with options for four additional years. This initiative is crucial for wildlife management and conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection and compliance with federal regulations, including support for small businesses. Proposals are due by December 9, 2024, and interested parties can contact Dallas Harper-Staub at dallas_harper-staub@nps.gov or by phone at 256-986-0815 for further information.

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    The Big Cypress National Preserve Aerial Telemetry project, led by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS), aims to track the movements of wildlife species such as the Burmese python and Florida panther using radio telemetry. Scheduled to commence on January 1, 2025, with a potential extension of four additional years, this project focuses on obtaining location data from up to 50 radio transmitters. The telemetry services will track animal movements, providing vital information for research and management. Key tasks include delivering location data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet alongside GPS track logs within 24 hours of flights, which will occur based on a schedule determined by NPS staff. The project's success mandates strict adherence to accuracy standards, with tracking locations required to be within 200 meters. Spot checks will ensure compliance, and failure to meet standards can lead to contract termination. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to wildlife management and conservation through technology while emphasizing the importance of confidentiality and proper data handling throughout the project.
    The document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for aerial radio telemetry services intended to monitor wildlife at Big Cypress National Preserve. The solicitation number is 140P5225Q0001, with proposals due by December 9, 2024. The delivery period is set from January 1, 2025, until December 31, 2025. The document outlines various conditions, including the requirement for invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) and adherence to federal acquisition regulations, particularly those related to small business classifications. The contractor must be compliant with specified U.S. laws, including clauses that prohibit contracting with entities that have associations with Kaspersky Lab and certain telecommunications and video surveillance services. There is a strong emphasis on procurement policies supporting small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned and women-owned businesses. Additionally, the document includes details about liability insurance the contractor must maintain, indicating the project's focus on risk management and compliance. Overall, the RFP encapsulates the federal government's commitment to wildlife management, eco-conservation efforts, and equitable business opportunities for small enterprises during procurement processes.
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