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Sole Source Procurement of Ornitela OrniTrack GPS/GSM Transmitters for USFWS Migratory Bird Tracking

This opportunity involves the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeking to procure Ornitela OrniTrack GPS/GSM transmitters for migratory bird tracking: - Sole source procurement to ORNITELA UAB (OEM) and Vertebrate Systems, LLC (North American distributor) - Products requested: - 60 Ornitela OrniTrack 2.8 GPS/GSM transmitters (2.8g, 4G solar-powered) - 10 Ornitela OrniTrack 6.0 GPS/GSM transmitters (6g, 4G solar-powered) - 10 Ornitela OrniTrack 10.0 GPS/GSM transmitters (10g, 4G solar-powered) - All transmitters must: - Record GPS locations with ~10-meter accuracy - Be programmable for data collection as frequently as once per minute - Store and upload data via GSM when in cell tower range - Include front and rear attachment tubes; 6.0 and 10.0 models require reinforced antennas - Devices are intended for tracking migratory shorebirds and gulls in the Alaska Region - USFWS prefers these devices for proven performance, cost-effectiveness, and data consistency - Procurement is classified under NAICS 334290 and PSC 5825, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)) - Place of performance and delivery includes USFWS IT Goods office in Falls Church, VA, and the Alaska Region office

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCEThis Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. FWS DIVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS intends to award a sole source purchase order to ORNITELA UAB to furnish: Ornitela Ornitrack 2.8, 6.0, and 10.0 GPS/GSM transmittersRequirements: Ornitela Ornitrack 2.8, 6.0, and 10.0 GPS/GSM transmitters are capable of recording locations with an accuracy of ~10m. Each transmitter collects locations, as frequently as once every minute (but programmable to be less often) and stores these data until the bird flies past a Cell Tower and then it uploads these locations for transmission back to the owner of the transmitter. All transmitters will have front and rear attachment tubes, and the 6.0 and 10.0 transmitters will also have a reinforced antenna. Deliverables: 60 Ornitela Ornitrack 2.8, 10 OrniTrack 6.0, and 10 Ornitrack 10.0 GPS/GSM model transmitters. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 with the size standard of 800 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5825.This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: john_skogen@ios.doi.govPlease reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email. This notice will close on: 4/29/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.

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