58--WA-COLUMBIA RIV FP OFC-PIT TAGS

The contract pertains to the procurement of 223,000 units of 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) Tags for use in fisheries monitoring within the Columbia River Basin, under Solicitation Number 140F0S26Q0052, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service office. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring all offerors to certify as small businesses according to NAICS code 334220, with no additional socioeconomic preferences applicable. Technical compliance is strictly mandated, with tags required to meet Columbia River Basin standard specifications, including specific dimensional limits—length averaging no more than 12.7 mm (with preference for under 12.5 mm), diameter not exceeding 2.14 mm, and weight under 0.115 grams (with preference for under 0.105 grams). Performance criteria are evaluated through a sequence of mandatory pass/fail benchmarks, including hit rate above 98% using a ½-scale antenna, modulation greater than 75%, resonant frequency between 132–136.5 kHz, turn-on voltage under 700 mV, and bandwidth under 9 kHz, alongside environmental durability tests such as 2,000 psi pressure cycles, drop tests, and proximity detection under crowded conditions. All submissions must include independent laboratory test results validated by third-party credentials and confirmation that tags are packaged in bulk trays of 100 units for direct loading into injector tools without individual handling. Evaluation employs a trade-off approach, allowing superior technical performance to offset minor cost or scheduling differences, rather than relying on lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance through NOAA Fisheries and PSMFC laboratories, with no designation of inspection or delivery location provided. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 17, 2026, to [email hidden] with a specified subject line; no physical delivery or web portal submission is permitted. Contract funding and pricing details are not disclosed in the solicitation, and no payment, invoicing, or contracting officer information is included, with all administration questions directed to the listed point of contact. No contract clauses, special requirements, or FAR/DFARS provisions are outlined. Packaging, labeling, and preservation standards are minimal beyond bulk tray requirements, with no MIL-STD or barcoding