59--FISH DETECTOR TAGS (PIT TAGS)

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a sole-source firm-fixed-price purchase order to Biomark, Inc. for approximately 37,000 preloaded 12mm Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags to support fish population monitoring in the Colorado River and Little Colorado River. The delivery schedule mandates a base delivery date of August 31, 2026, with optional deliveries scheduled for September 10 and September 20, 2026, driven by manufacturer lead times and operational needs. The tags must comply with ISO 11784/11785 FDX-B standards, operate at 134.2 kHz, and be fully compatible with existing Biomark scanning systems and autonomous antenna setups. All tags must be preloaded into injectable needles and proven to deliver reliable read range and detectability in riverine environments. Vendor responses must include a capability statement limited to three pages, product documentation detailing manufacturer specifications, lot traceability, warranty terms, handling and storage instructions, test data, field-use history, customer references, manufacturing lead time confirmation, and evidence of active SAM.gov registration with a valid CAGE code and Unique Entity ID. The solicitation number is 140G0326Q0182, posted on August 7, 2026, with responses due by August 10, 2026, and must be submitted electronically to Joel Berberena at the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants in Sacramento, California. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or inspection protocols are included, as this is a sources sought notice under FAR Part 10 for market research, not a binding solicitation or award. The NAICS code is 334419 with a small business size standard of 750 employees, and no set-aside status is designated. The government retains final authority for inspection and acceptance, with delivery expected to the contracting office in Sacramento, though deployment will occur at riverine monitoring sites.