58--PIT TAGS, ANTENNAS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE: The Bureau of Reclamation's Upper Colorado (UC) Regional Office anticipates issuing Request for Quote (RFQ) R17PS01486, to acquire Passive Integrated Transponders (PIT) tags, PIT tag readers, PIT tag antennas, associated PIT-tag related equipment, technical assistance for installation and maintenance of PIT-tag antenna systems. The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-priced purchase order using simplified procedures (FAR Part 13) for this commercial item supply (FAR Part 12) requirement. The Government intends to compete the procurement using full and open competition and make an award to the firm that represent the best value to the Government. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Department of the Interior uses PIT tags and related equipment for many applications where animals, primarily fish, and other objects are tracked and recorded through the use of Passive Integrated Transponder tags (PIT Tags). These tags and associated equipment are required to meet the needs of various agencies to continue to conduct research and monitoring activities of the various items and animals that can be tagged using a PIT tag. The RFQ will contain information regarding the requirement that will include but is not limited to: (1) the physical measurements of the PIT tags including the weight, length, width, ISO compliance and operating frequency; (2) The operating specifications including the reading distance, read speed, and electrical performance; (3) the PIT tag implanters and injectors must be compatible with the PIT tags, the different types of implanters required, the implanters and injectors shall be capable of quickly inserting the PIT tag into the fish and withdrawn, leaving a small incision that quickly heals; (4) the types of readers required, the need for multiple-antenna readers and the temperatures and environment the readers will need to operate in; and (5) the professional services that will be required for the support and installation of the PIT tags and equipment. NAICS AND SIZE STANDARD: The NAICS code for this project is 334511 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ). This PRE-SOLICIATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved in submission of information in response to this notice. SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: Release of an official solicitation is anticipated to occur in August 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor www.fbo.gov for the release of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM, www.sam.gov ): The System for Award Management (SAM) is a Government owned-and-operated FREE website. Vendors must be successfully registered in SAM in order to be considered for a Government contract award. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED For further assistance, please contact: Brandi Clark, Contract Specialist United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Acquisition Management Division Upper Colorado Regional Office 125 South State Street, Room 8100 Salt Lake City, Utah 84138-1102 contact@example.gov