SAM #140G0326Q0182

USGS Solicitation for Preloaded 12mm PIT Tags for Fish Monitoring

This opportunity from the US Geological Survey (USGS), Southwest Biological Science Center, Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, seeks preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags for fish monitoring in the Colorado and Little Colorado Rivers. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, USGS, Southwest Biological Science Center, Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Biomark (manufacturer of PIT scanners and antenna systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 37,000 preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags - Must comply with ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B standards - Activated by 134.2 kHz electromagnetic field - Preloaded into PIT tag needles for use with PIT tag guns - Compatible with Biomark PIT scanners and autonomous antenna systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must provide technical data and product documentation - Tags must be injectable and suitable for riverine fish monitoring - Compatibility and activation frequency confirmation required - Delivery dates include a base and two optional deliveries - Period of Performance: - Base delivery by August 31, 2026, with optional deliveries on September 10 and September 20, 2026

Description

USGS requires preloaded 12mm PIT tags, APT12, for fish population monitoring supporting the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program, LTEMP requirements, and biological opinion-related monitoring.Reference attachments for additional information.

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