7G--Amendment 1

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics for Goods Needed" for a Field Station, specifically detailing requirements for a wildlife tracking system. The system is intended for backpack attachment on multiple species of piscivorous and water birds, requiring customizable form factors for marking, accelerometer-driven GPS controls, remote programmability via cellular networks, and a comprehensive suite of web tools for data review and location assessments.

• GPS/ACC Telemetry Units:

  • Approximately 6-gram elevated black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (reference: https://www.ornitela.com/6g-transmitter).
  • Approximately 3-gram black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (reference: https://www.ornitela.com/3g-transmitter).

• Functionality: Tags must be remotely configurable via cellular network for GPS and ACC collection, data transmission settings, solar recharge, 4G data transmission, and onboard storage when out of network range. GPS collection intervals must support geofencing and provide raw accelerometry values for activity and behavior analysis.

• 20 Black elevated 6-gram GPS/GSM backpack transmitters with RAW accelerometry burst capabilities.

• 15 Black 3-gram GPS/GSM backpack transmitters with RAW accelerometry burst capabilities.

• Delivery Deadline: April 15, 2026

• Delivery Address: 800 Business Park Drive, Suite D, Dixon, CA, 95620

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This document specifies the technical characteristics and quantity of goods required. Further details regarding the solicitation, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria would be found in the main solicitation document.

Amendment / Modification

• Updates the "Salient Characteristics" to correct discrepancies between the published solicitation and the line items.

• Extends the due date for quotes to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

• Notes that Amendments 1 and 2 are identical, with Amendment 1 having failed to post to SAM.gov.

• Salient Characteristics (corrected and provided as an attachment).

• Proposal due date.

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended.

• Bidders should refer to the attached corrected Salient Characteristics for accurate requirements.

Amendment / Modification

• Provides the correct Salient Characteristics.

• Extends the due date for quotes to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.

• Salient Characteristics (content updated).

• Proposal deadline (extended).

• The deadline for submitting quotes has been extended to March 4, 2026.

• Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect the corrected Salient Characteristics.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Specification/Salient Characteristics for Goods Needed" for a Field Station, detailing the requirements for wildlife tracking systems (GPS/ACC Telemetry units).

• Objective: To procure wildlife tracking systems for multiple species of birds, requiring customizable form factors, accelerometer-driven GPS controls, remote programmability via cellular networks, and a comprehensive suite of web tools for data review and location tracking.
• Required Specifications:
  • GPS/ACC Telemetry units:
    • Approximately 6-gram elevated black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (referencing https://www.ornitela.com/6g-transmitter).
    • Approximately 3-gram black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (referencing https://www.ornitela.com/3g-transmitter).
  • Functionality: Tags must be remotely configurable, support solar recharge, 4G data transmission, and onboard storage. GPS collection intervals should be controllable by geofencing, and raw accelerometry values must be provided for activity and behavior analysis.
• Quantity:
  • 20 Black elevated 6-gram GPS/GSM backpack transmitters with RAW accelerometry burst capabilities.
  • 15 Black 3-gram GPS/GSM backpack transmitters with RAW accelerometry burst capabilities.
• Delivery: Needed no later than April 15, 2026, to 800 Business Park Drive, Suite D, Dixon, CA, 95620.

This document defines the specific technical requirements, quantities, and delivery timeline for GPS/GSM wildlife tracking tags. Bidders must ensure their proposed products meet these detailed specifications, including weight, functionality, and data capabilities, to be considered responsive.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure GPS/ACC Telemetry units for birds. The U.S. Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC) requires these units for wildlife tracking on multiple species of piscivorous and water birds. The solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6.

• Wildlife tracking system for backpack attachment on multiple species of birds.

• Customizable form factor for appropriate marking on marked species.

• Capacity for accelerometer-driven GPS controls.

• Ability to record depth and duration of dive (TDL recorders).

• Remotely programmable via cellular networks.

• Comprehensive suite of web tools/websites for data review and simultaneous multi-tag location assessments.

• Conformance to existing workflow needs, including data format and schemas.

• Specific GPS/ACC Telemetry units required:

  • 15-gram brown backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (16 units)
  • 6-gram elevated black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (47 units)
  • 25-gram black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry and dive sensors, modified for cormorants (36 units)
  • 3-gram black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM wildlife tags with integrated accelerometry (5 units)

• GPS tags must allow user to set and remotely configure GPS and ACC collection/data transmission settings, solar recharge, 4G data transmission, and onboard storage.

• GPS collection interval must support secondary control based on location (geofence) and provide raw accelerometry values.

• Section 508 Accessibility Requirements for ICT.

• Contract type: Not specified, but implied to be for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery required no later than April 15, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Questions Due: Monday, March 2, 2026, by 11:59 PM PT.

• Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by 10:00 AM PT.

• Submission Method: Questions and quote documents must be sent to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical capability, price, and past performance. Technical capability and past performance are considered more important than price.

• Offerors must include a technical description of offered items, product literature, references, or other documents as necessary, including country of manufacture.

• Offerors shall return a signed SF-18, firm, fixed-price quote, technical specifications, and System for Award Management (SAM) unique identifier.

• This is a small business set-aside.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees applies.

• Delivery Address: Dixon Field Station, 800 Business Park Drive, Suite D, Dixon, CA, 95620.

• Brand Name or Equal applies.

• Offerors must comply with various FAR clauses and provisions, including those related to telecommunications and video surveillance services/equipment, and Section 508 accessibility.