7G--NV PAHRANAGAT NWR TRACKING TRANSMITTERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has awarded a sole-source contract to Cellular Tracking Technologies (CTT) for GPS-GSM tracking transmitters. This acquisition supports a four-year study on cinnamon teal at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), NV, aiming to identify migration corridors and critical wetland habitats.
Scope of Work
This award covers the procurement of approximately 107 6g 4G backpack-style GPS-GSM transmitters. These devices are crucial for a four-year study focused on cinnamon teal populations in southern Nevada and the Intermountain West Ecoregion. The study's objectives include identifying migration corridors, critical wetland habitats, and estimating survival and emigration rates of the species.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Acquisition (Justification Under Simplified Acquisition Threshold - FAR Part 13)
- Awardee: Cellular Tracking Technologies (CTT)
- Item: Approximately 107 6g 4G backpack-style GPS-GSM transmitters
- Estimated Value: Between $189,160 and $214,000
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole-source)
- Published Date: April 8, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The decision to award to CTT was based on several critical factors:
- Specialized Equipment: CTT offers transmitters that meet the stringent size and weight specifications (under 10 grams, specifically 6g, which is less than 3% of the cinnamon teal's body weight).
- System Compatibility: The refuge currently utilizes CTT equipment and has established access to their web-based data management systems, which avoids additional costs and learning curves associated with new systems.
- Limited Alternatives: The only other known capable source, Ornitela, uses different data management systems that are not based in the United States, posing potential future management issues and barriers.
- Cost Efficiency: CTT provided a discounted price for the required quantity of transmitters. The justification was approved by the Program Office and the Contracting Officer.
Contact Information
For further details, contact Solmaz Salih at solmaz_salih@fws.gov or 303-236-4250.