7G--5g Solar PTT-100 Satellite Transmitters - 12
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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) intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to Microwave Telemetry, Inc. for twelve (12) 5g Solar PTT-100 Satellite Transmitters. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for twelve 5g Solar PTT-100 Satellite Transmitters to be delivered to the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel MD, within 10 weeks ARO. This acquisition is a continuation of previous research, necessitating the use of identical transmitter technology to ensure data continuity from previous years.
Contract Details
- Type: Presolicitation (Intended Non-Competitive Purchase Order)
- Intended Awardee: Microwave Telemetry, Inc.
- NAICS Code: 334419 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product/Service Code: 7G22 (Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment)
- Department/Agency: Department of the Interior / US Geological Survey
- Office: OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL
Justification
The Government intends to award this requirement non-competitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) (Soliciting from a single source), as Microwave Telemetry, Inc. is identified as the only source reasonably available that can meet the requirement for data continuity.
Response & Deadlines
While this is an informational notice and not a request for competitive proposals, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration by the agency.
- Responses Due: April 28, 2026, by 21:00 UTC.
- Published Date: April 30, 2026.
- Submission: All responses must be emailed to sruggles@usgs.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Ruggles, Susan (sruggles@usgs.gov, 1234567890)