# SAM #140GG027Q0006

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

**Buyer:** USGS CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 20, 2026
**Identifier:** 140GG027Q0006
**NAICS:** 541940

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.

### Description

Veterinary Services

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