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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. Geological Survey (USGS), Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), is soliciting quotes for GPS/ACC Telemetry Units for Birds. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The required units are for wildlife tracking on various bird species. Quotes are due by Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT.
Scope of Work
WERC requires various GPS/ACC Telemetry units designed for backpack attachment on multiple species of piscivorous and water birds. Key requirements include:
- Specific Units: 16 units of 15-gram brown backpack-mounted GPS/GSM tags; 47 units of 6-gram elevated black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM tags; 36 units of 25-gram black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM tags with dive sensors (modified for cormorants); and 5 units of 3-gram black backpack-mounted GPS/GSM tags. All units must include integrated accelerometry.
- Capabilities: Customizable form factor, accelerometer-driven GPS controls, ability to record depth and duration of dive (TDL recorders), remote programmability via cellular networks, and a comprehensive suite of web tools for data review and multi-tag location assessments.
- Technical Specifications: GPS tags must allow user-set and remote configuration of GPS/ACC collection/data transmission settings, solar recharge, 4G data transmission, and onboard storage. GPS collection interval must support geofence-based secondary control and provide raw accelerometry values.
- Compliance: Section 508 Accessibility Requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) apply.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items (FAR Subpart 12.6).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a 600-employee size standard.
- PSC: 7G22 (IT and Telecom-Network: Satellite and RF Communication).
- Delivery: Required no later than April 15, 2026, FOB Destination to Dixon, CA, 95620.
- Questions Due: Monday, March 2, 2026, by 11:59 PM PT.
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by 10:00 AM PT.
Evaluation
Award will be based on technical capability, price, and past performance. Technical capability and past performance are considered more important than price. Offerors must submit:
- A signed SF-18.
- A firm, fixed-price quote.
- Technical specifications of products offered, including country of manufacture.
- System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Identification Entity.
- Product literature, references, or other documents as necessary to demonstrate compliance.
Additional Notes
This is a Brand Name or Equal solicitation. All submissions, including questions and quotes, must be sent via email to Elizabeth Adam at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted.