SAM #140G0126Q0124

USGS Wildlife Telemetry Transmitters and Cellular Data Plans Solicitation

The US Geological Survey (USGS), including the National Acquisition Branch and Cooperative Research Units, is soliciting quotations for wildlife telemetry transmitters and cellular data plans to support field research programs. - Government Buyer: - USGS National Acquisition Branch (USGS National Center, Reston, VA) - USGS Cooperative Research Units (Ecosystems Mission Area) - Products Requested: - Animal/Bird Telemetry Transmitters: - 20 ETOB Than BluBat tags (or equivalent) - 10 ETOB Flicker GPS Gen 2 tags (or equivalent) - 20 transmitters meeting or exceeding BluBat tag specifications (6.6 g or less, Motus/cellular compatible, solar powered or 2-3 year battery, waterproof, backpack harness) - 10 transmitters meeting or exceeding Flicker GPS Gen 2 tag specifications (same requirements as above) - Cellular Data Plans: - 10 plans (unspecified) - 480 plans (part number: 7540-01-152-8067) - OEMs Mentioned: - ETOB (manufacturer of Than BluBat and Flicker GPS Gen 2 tags) - Notable Requirements: - Transmitters must be lightweight, waterproof, solar powered or have long battery life, and compatible with Motus platform or cellular network - Backpack harness attachment required - Delivery to USGS National Center (Reston, VA) and USGS in Moscow, ID - Compliance with federal IT security and accessibility standards - Vendors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI - Delivery Locations: - USGS National Center, Reston, VA - USGS, Moscow, ID - Period of Performance: - Delivery within 30 days after receipt of order (ARO) for transmitters - Short solicitation response period for quotations - Technical specifications provided in attachments; vendors must meet or exceed referenced tag models.

Description

Discounted Open Market Firm-Fixed Price quotation packages are being requested for Wildlife Telemetry Transmitters. The posted RFQ contains a description of the Technical Specifications, Instructions to Vendors, and applicable clauses. All vendors who can meet this requirement, have a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and are registered in SAM are invited to submit electronic quotes for this posted RFQ. All questions shall be submitted via email to miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM EST, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Quotation Packages are due via email to miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM EST, Friday, May 8, 2026.

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