7G--SC CRU- GLUE ON GPS DATA LOGGERS
ID: 140G0124Q0301Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/ea90ebd790f6465f8fdb2edda7e52ac2/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to procure twelve W510 Wildlink GPS Logger 2AA units from Advanced Telemetry Systems for research on gopher tortoise movement in various forest habitats. These GPS loggers are crucial for maintaining consistent data collection methods, thereby enhancing the accuracy and comparability of research data related to tortoise movement ecology. The contract is expected to run from the date of award until September 20, 2024, with the selected equipment being essential for effective wildlife management and resource conservation efforts. Interested vendors may propose alternatives and should contact Tricia Rampersad at trampersad@usgs.gov or 703-648-7382 for further details.

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    Rampersad, Tricia
    (703) 648-7382
    trampersad@usgs.gov
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a contract for GPS logging equipment, specifically twelve W510 Wildlink GPS Logger 2AA units from Advanced Telemetry Systems. This equipment will support research on gopher tortoise movement within various forest habitats, contributing to wildlife management and resource conservation efforts. The chosen GPS loggers are essential for maintaining consistent data collection methods across the study, allowing for improved data accuracy and comparability in tortoise movement ecology research. These loggers are lightweight, programmable, and can ensure battery life exceeding two years, vastly improving monitoring efficiency. The contract period is expected to run from the date of award until September 20, 2024. The justification for selecting Advanced Telemetry Systems over alternative vendors is based on the unique specifications and previous utilization of this model within the research project, making it a critical component for reliable data gathering. Interested vendors are invited to propose alternatives by a specified deadline.
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