Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Wildlife GPS collars & Transmitters
ID: 1139429Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 10Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5825)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/436a995ab99a4bf1970415e838fe369d/view
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    Description

    The USDA Forest Service is seeking to sole-source procure 80 wildlife GPS collars and 30 vaginal implant transmitters from Advanced Telemetry Systems Inc. This specialized equipment is essential for tracking white-tailed deer, wild pigs, and coyotes, featuring advanced capabilities such as satellite communication, user-commandable release mechanisms, and sensors for monitoring birthing. The total estimated value of this procurement is $150,000, with responses due by September 16, 2024. Interested vendors may express their capability to meet the specifications, although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and responses will be used solely to determine if competitive procurement is warranted. For further inquiries, contact Julie Nawrozzada at juricka.nawrozzada@usda.gov.

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    Julie Nawrozzada
    juricka.nawrozzada@usda.gov
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    A06 Notice of Intent to Sole Source Wildlife Collars.docx
    The USDA Forest Service's Southern Research Station has announced its intent to sole-source procure 80 wildlife GPS collars and 30 vaginal implant transmitters from Advanced Telemetry Systems Inc., citing that only one supplier is reasonably available for these specialized items. The notice outlines specific requirements for the equipment, aimed at tracking white-tailed deer, wild pigs, and coyotes. Key features of the GPS collars include satellite communication capabilities, user-commandable release mechanisms, and functionalities for both adult and neonate animals. Additionally, vaginal implant transmitters must incorporate temperature and light sensors and a VHF beacon for monitoring expulsion during birthing. The total estimated value of this procurement is $150,000, and responses to this notice must be submitted by September 16, 2024. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested vendors may express their capability to meet these specifications. The document emphasizes that responses to this notice will be used solely to determine if competitive procurement is warranted, reinforcing the non-competitive nature of the solicitation. Overall, this procurement is essential for wildlife management and research purposes within the USDA's operations.
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