58--MINI-PAT TAGS

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for fifteen telemetry Mini-PAT tags to track movements of cobia across the Gulf of Mexico. USGS is part of a project taking place in the Gulf of Mexico-wide to study on cobia movements in partnership with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission, Texas A&M University and the Harte Research Institute. USGS Central Point Field Office requires the ability to combine data sets with our partners using the Telemetry Mini-Pat tags so the data can be comparable. Wildlife Computers, Inc. is the proprietary manufacturer of the Telemetry Mini-Pat tags. Delivery is 45 days after receipt of order. Pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Wildlife Computer, Inc. is the only source reasonable available for this requirement because this type of data from Wildlife Computers, Inc. maintains the proprietary rights to the Telemetry Mini-PAT Tag which includes sales, distribution, and maintenance for the software that the Telemetry Mini-Tag uses. In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency; however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Responses must be emailed to Dayna Parkin at contact@example.gov. The NAICS code is 541511. The size standard is 1,350. The anticipated award date of the contract is 08/30/2023. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed-price. A vendor must be registered at https://sam.gov/content/home to be awarded the purchase order.