Lotek Wireless Litetrack 20 GPS collars
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 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify vendors capable of supplying Lotek Wireless Litetrack 20 GPS collars. These collars are essential for a research study tracking mongoose movements in Puerto Rico, supporting an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) for a new mongoose control product and updating the invasive species trapping program. Responses are due by June 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon ET.
Purpose & Scope
This market research aims to gather information on vendors who can provide 20 Lotek Litetrack 20 GPS collars. The collars will be used to collect tracking data on mongoose populations in Puerto Rico to assess risks to human and animal health and inform oral rabies vaccination strategies.
Technical Requirements
The required GPS collars must meet specific technical specifications:
- Weight: Less than 20g
- Circumference: 10-20 cm
- GPS: SWIFT Fix capability
- Remote Download: Via VHF telemetry
- VHF Transmitter: 164-167 MHz range
- Mortality Sensor: 60-minute signal The contractor must also provide instructions for collar deployment and data retrieval, including online tutorials, and a 2-month warranty from the delivery date. Delivery locations will be provided prior to contract finalization.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors should provide:
- Business name and point of contact
- UEI number and CAGE code
- Business size
- A brief capability statement (not more than three pages) including:
- A sample of the GPS collars to be used
- Past performance information on contracts of similar scope
- Evidence of providing similar GPS collars to other agencies
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a Request for Proposals)
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, by 12:00 noon ET
- Published: June 1, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Type (if solicited): Firm Fixed Price Commercial Product (FAR 13)
- Estimated Shipping: Within 30 calendar days of contract award.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only. The Government will not award a contract based on this notice and will not reimburse participants for information provided. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. All questions must be directed to the point of contact.