Single Source: GPS ear tags for wildlife
ID: 1142686Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICEMRPBS AAMD CONTRACTINGRIVERDALE, MD, 20737, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/bee88a3aeca543afb3abfe1ca6f38e07/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of 20 Track Tag King unit GPS ear tags for a Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) research project in Nebraska. This initiative aims to enhance CWD detection and control strategies by collaborating with Colorado State University and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, utilizing the unique capabilities of the Track Tag King units, which provide direct satellite connectivity and real-time tracking of free-ranging mule deer. The total estimated value of the purchase order is $34,000, with responses due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on January 13, 2025. Interested parties may contact Margaux Nenichka at Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov for further information.

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    Margaux.G.Nenichka@usda.gov
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    FAR 13 Single Source or Brand Name Justification Less Than SAT Nov 2024_Cfranco.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC), is seeking to procure 20 Track Tag King unit GPS ear tags for a fiscal year 2025 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) research project in Nebraska. The project aims to collaborate with Colorado State University and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to enhance CWD detection and control strategies via real-time tracking of free-ranging mule deer. The Track Tag King units are uniquely suited for this endeavor as they provide direct satellite connectivity and ensure live location updates without relying on ground infrastructure or cellular networks, addressing the specific data needs for effective wildlife monitoring. The estimated cost for the 20 units is $34,000, or $1,700 each. The justification for limiting competition indicates that no other products meet the technical requirements essential for the project. The request is deemed necessary to keep pace with research efforts aimed at combatting wildlife diseases effectively.
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