SAM #140G0126Q0132

USGS Solicitation for Lotek PinPoint Argos Solar Wildlife Satellite Tags and Reader

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit is soliciting quotations for Argos-compatible wildlife satellite tags and a reader to support endangered species research. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (ID CFWRU) - Managed by USGS Office of Acquisition Grants-National, Reston, VA - OEMs and Vendors: - Lotek Wireless Inc. is specified as the manufacturer for the PinPoint Argos Solar tags - Products/Services Requested: - 20 PinPoint Argos Solar wildlife satellite tags - GPS-enabled, solar-powered, waterproof, Argos satellite compatible - Lightweight (6.6 g or less), backpack harness attachment - Customizable data collection schedule, suitable for high environmental temperatures - 1 Satellite tag reader (part number: 7540-01-152-8067) - Shipping services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Tags must be compatible with the Argos satellite platform - Delivery required within 30 days of order - Compliance with IT security guidelines and Section 508 - Open to small business sources under NAICS 334220 - Delivery Location: - USGS ID CFWRU, 875 Perimeter Dr., MS 1141, Moscow, ID 83844-1141

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (ID CFWRU) has a requirement for Argos satellite animal tags and reader, to be delivered to Moscow, Idaho, within 30 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order.There are no options.This competitive RFQ is being issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. The anticipated award date is 06/01/2026. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. Quotations shall be submitted to Miranda Blankenship at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (ED), Tuesday, May 12, 2026.The NAICS code for this solicitation is 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The size standard is 1250 employees.All questions shall be submitted via email to miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM EDT, Friday, May 8, 2026.

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