Lake Sturgeon Telemetry Tags for the Sandusky River

The contract solicitation titled Lake Sturgeon Telemetry Tags for the Sandusky River seeks the procurement of telemetry systems designed for tracking lake sturgeon populations in the Sandusky River, Ohio. The solicitation is issued under reference number SRC0000039831 and was posted on June 2, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM. This effort is led by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources agency under the Lake Erie Research division and falls under a state, local, or educational government procurement framework. The equipment must support long-term monitoring of fish movement, behavior, and habitat use in a dynamic freshwater environment, requiring durable, reliable, and scientifically validated telemetry tags capable of withstanding river conditions and providing accurate spatial and temporal data. Performance of the contract is solely within the state of Ohio, specifically focused on the Sandusky River watershed, and no specific city or postal location is designated beyond the state boundary. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside status, nor does it reference a NAICS code, leaving the eligibility criteria open to qualified vendors regardless of business size or classification, as long as they meet technical and compliance requirements. All proposals must align with the research objectives of the Ohio DNR to support conservation and management of lake sturgeon, a species of ecological and regulatory significance. Vendors are directed to the Ohio Buys portal for detailed submission instructions and further documentation.