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7G--AK DIV OF MIG BIRDS SAT SERVICES

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DOIFFBO260065Federal

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The contract is a sole-source award under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for Ornitella GPS/GSM tracking devices to support migratory bird research conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Alaska Division of Migratory Birds. The procurement, managed by the Department of the Interior through its office in Falls Church, Virginia, is justified under FAR Part 13 due to the unique technical suitability of the OrniTrack-2.8, OrniTrack-6.0, and OrniTrack-10 tags, which are exclusively distributed by Vertebrate Systems, LLC. These devices, weighing between 2.8 and 10 grams, provide high-precision GPS location data at 15-minute intervals with less than 10-meter accuracy via 4G LTE Cat-M1 transmission and are powered by solar rechargeable batteries, making them the only viable option for long-term monitoring of small shorebirds and short-billed gulls. The decision to forgo competition centers on the necessity of maintaining data continuity across multiple years of ongoing ecological studies, the proven field reliability of the Ornitella system over four years, and the higher risk associated with alternative systems such as CTT Gen2, which are heavier, less tested, and incur recurring data fees. No formal pricing information, line items, or contract value is disclosed, but the acquisition is constrained within the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, implying a total value below $250,000. Performance is expected to occur in Alaska, though the official place of performance is listed as Falls Church, VA, with the Government responsible for inspection and acceptance based on technical specifications rather than formal military or industry standards. No contracting officer’s representative, payment details, invoicing method, accounting codes, or formal evaluation factors are documented, and while the contracting officer and program officer are identified, there are no completed representations, certifications, or socioeconomic status disclosures from the vendor. The award relies entirely on the uniqueness of the technology and the imperative of data consistency for scientific integrity, with no competitive bidding process or alternative sourcing explored.

General Info

Sole-source contract for Ornitella GPS tags to track migratory birds with no competition, based on technical reliability and data continuity.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → It Goods Fws

Contract Value

$122,720

NAICS

334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

VERTEBRATE SYSTEMS LLC

Award Issued Date

05/12/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Sole Source Justification for Ornitella Tracking Devices A16_3-0034

justification-and-authorization

High

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PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 22

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AwardedMay 12

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → It Goods Fws

Contacts1 person available

OfficeFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → It Goods Fws

Office AddressFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

Contacts

John Skogen

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

FWS DIVISION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS intends to award a sole source purchase order to ORNITELA UAB to furnish: Ornitela Ornitrack 2.8, 6.0, and 10.0 GPS/GSM transmitters

Requirements: Ornitela Ornitrack 2.8, 6.0, and 10.0 GPS/GSM transmitters are capable of recording locations with an accuracy of ~10m. Each transmitter collects locations, as frequently as once every minute (but programmable to be less often) and stores these data until the bird flies past a Cell Tower and then it uploads these locations for transmission back to the owner of the transmitter. All transmitters will have front and rear attachment tubes, and the 6.0 and 10.0 transmitters will also have a reinforced antenna.
Deliverables: 60 Ornitela Ornitrack 2.8, 10 OrniTrack 6.0, and 10 Ornitrack 10.0 GPS/GSM model transmitters.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334290 with the size standard of 800 employees. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 5825.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:
¿ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.
Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within three (3) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Jack Skogen, email: contact@example.gov
Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the ¿Subject¿ line of your email.

This notice will close on: 4/29/2026 at 5:00pm, Central Time.