7G--Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) Tags & Associated Equipment IDIQ
ID: 140R4025R0014Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONUPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICESALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7G22)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/56e586d161474c5c9c09276253a851ca/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado Regional Office, is seeking qualified vendors for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) Tags and associated equipment. This procurement aims to replace the previous solicitation with a new one identified as 140R4026R0003, which will facilitate the acquisition of essential tracking and monitoring technology used in various environmental and wildlife management applications. The PIT tags and equipment are crucial for ensuring effective data collection and management in ecological studies and resource conservation efforts. Interested parties can reach out to Russell Oaks at rdoaks@usbr.gov or by phone at 801-524-3825 for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Oaks, Russell
    (801) 524-3825
    rdoaks@usbr.gov
    Files
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    PIT_Tag_and_Related_Equipment_IDIQ_Specifications_1.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Department of the Interior for acquiring Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags, readers, antennas, and related equipment. The objective is to enhance tracking and monitoring of wildlife, especially fish, through the use of PIT technology. Key specifications include requirements for PIT tags to be ISO compliant, capable of operating from -25°C to +100°C, and lightweight. The PIT tag readers must efficiently read various tag types, operate in extreme conditions, and possess significant data storage capabilities. Additionally, the contract stipulates the provision of PIT tag implanters, preloaded needles, software for data management, and diverse antenna models. Services are also required for installation and maintenance, with job roles clearly defined, from senior engineers to installation specialists. Finally, the RFP allows for contract adjustments by adding equipment as needed, emphasizing the importance of ongoing collaboration and responsiveness to the evolving tracking needs of DOI agencies. The RFP showcases a commitment to advancing wildlife research and monitoring through modern technology solutions.
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