SAM #140GG027Q0006

USGS veterinary services for GPS-GSM transmitter implantation in diving ducks

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking veterinary support for GPS-GSM transmitter surgeries on diving ducks at two San Francisco Bay-area locations. - Government buyer: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior; Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), USGS Programs - Sacramento. The listed contact is Anthony Berry. - Requirement: Veterinary services under solicitation 140GG027Q0006 to implant up to 100 GPS-GSM transmitters made by OEM Ornitela with external antennas, provide postoperative care and medications, advise the surgery crew, and collect blood samples for analysis. - Locations and equipment: Work is at Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge and the San Francisco Bay Estuary Field Station. USGS provides the transmitters and surgical equipment; they are not items being purchased through this requirement. - Workload and term: One base year and one option year, with work anticipated for up to 20 onsite days per year. Work is intermittent and typically 8–10 hours per day. - Qualifications and payment: Avian or other small-animal surgery experience is acceptable. The selected veterinarian must receive training from a USGS staff member or contractor experienced with diving ducks. Payment is for scheduled days attended at the surgery site; on-call time without travel to the site is unpaid. - Evaluation: Experience, technical capability, past performance, and price are considered. A qualified subcontractor may provide relevant qualifications when performing major or critical work.

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