Biomark Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags and scanners

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Single Source Determination Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)" for an action not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, authorized by FAR 6.302-1. It identifies the agency as the Department of Commerce, NOAA, NMFS, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. The required supplies are Biomark PIT (Passive Integrated Transponders) tags and scanners, essential for sea turtle research and population assessments in the Pacific Island Region. The expected delivery date is before 4/15/2026.

• Brand Name/Unique Capability: Biomark is identified as the sole source because they are the leading industry standard for PIT tags used in sea turtle research and the only manufacturer providing sterile PIT tags in the required size and needle gauge for NMFS and USFWS research permits.
• Consistency: Maintaining consistency with accumulated data using Biomark tags is crucial for long-term research and to avoid compromising the integrity or comparability of existing datasets.
• Market Research: Other companies surveyed (Avidid, Unified Information Devices, Inc, Vodaiq) do not offer products that meet the agency's industry standards or research permit requirements.
• Urgency: While not explicitly stated as the primary driver, the document implies that delays from competitive procedures could be counterproductive to meeting mandates.

This document indicates a sole-source procurement for specialized PIT tags and scanners. Bidders who can provide equivalent or alternative solutions that meet the strict requirements of NMFS and USFWS research permits, and can ensure data consistency, may find this information relevant for future opportunities or potential partnerships. The document highlights the critical need for specific product attributes and the challenges associated with switching suppliers in this research context.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase of Biomark Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags and scanners for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC). The purpose is to procure equipment for mark-recapture studies, specifically for sea turtle population assessments and monitoring of fisheries bycatch interactions.

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• All items are to be firm-fixed-price.

• Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) must meet applicable Access Board accessibility standards (36 CFR 1194), specifically functional performance criteria and information, documentation, and support.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Delivery by April 15th, 2026.

• Payment Terms: Net 30.

• Submission Deadline: Close of business on 03/06/2026.

• Submission Method: Email quotations to Stephanie.Fisher@noaa.gov in PDF or Microsoft Word format.

• Evaluation Factors: The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. The evaluation will be based on Specification Sheet and Price.

• SAM Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE.

• This RFQ is not a small business set-aside.

• The solicitation includes various FAR and CAR clauses, including those related to System for Award Management, Terms and Conditions for Commercial Products, Electronic and Information Technology, and Protest Procedures.