The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)/ Plant Protection and Quarantine ( PPQ) , Center for Plant Health Science and Technology (CPHST) in Buzzards Bay, MA has awarded a sole source Purchase Order to LOTEK WIRELESS INC/DUNS: 251053377 /CAGE Code: L0416, for 120 nanotags ($285 x 120 = $34,200). The battery and electronics of the nanotag weighs approximately 150 mg and measures roughly 3 mm x 12 mm. The antenna is customizable and can range between 5 cm and 18 cm, depending on the organism and needs. We anticipate needing nanotag antennae between 5-7 cm. The electronics will be custom tuned to the antenna length. In addition, the components are programmable and will be programmed to produce a signal at 4-second intervals. This will extend the battery life to at least 3 weeks, and will allow up to 16 antennae to be detected at the same location without interference with each other. A Nanotag Infrared Activator ($158) and Adaptor ($44) are required to start the nanotags. Each transmitter has a unique identity and can be tracked on a single wavelength using the Lotek SRX800-M2 receiver ($2895) and 3-element yagi folding antenna ($170). There will be no taxes and $200 shipping costs to ship the components (two sets of shipments) from Canada to Pennsylvania. The total cost of the components plus shipping will be $37,667. These Transmitters are needed to expanded surveillance and control in order to stop the leading edge of the infestation and start pushing it inward while at the same time reducing the density of Spotted Lanternfly populations in core-infested areas. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive plant hopper that is native to China and likely arrived in North America hidden on goods imported from Asia. They feed on a wide range of crops and plants, including grapes, apples, hops, walnuts and hardwood trees. The insects suck sap from stems and branches which can weaken and damage the plant. This feeding also leaves behind a sticky, sugary residue called honeydew that attracts other insects and promotes the growth of sooty mold, which can further damage the plant. Spotted Lanternfly is a hitchhiking pest. It lays eggs on almost any surface, including vehicles, trailers, outdoor equipment, and patio furniture, and can be spread long distances when people move infested material. If allowed to spread in the United States, it could impact the country's fruit, ornamental, and forest industries. Early detection is critical to prevent economic and ecological losses. The following capabilities are required: - Required nanotag features: 150 mg in weight (maximum) for attachment to spotted lanternfly adults - electronics no greater than 3 mm wide and 12 mm long, with antenna 5-7 cm in length - capable of being detected up to 1 km away under optimal conditions - produce a unique signal allowing individual insects to be identified - numerous tags can be assigned to the same frequency while retaining the ability to identify individuals - have on/off cycles that extend tag battery life to more than three weeks - infrared activation and deactivation - programmable to turn on and off as needed and with desired pulse rate - ability to start antennae when needed so that battery is not consumed until started - Battery life of more than 3 weeks using a pulse every 3-4 seconds - Receiver (SRX800-M2 ) that automatically records all pulse data such as tag ID, time, date, strength, and GPS coordinates - 3-component folding yagi antenna and cable that communicates with the SRX800-M2 receiver and detects the nanotags signals - Carrying case for the receiver Authority 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) FAR Part 6.302-1 The property or services needed by the executive agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the executive agency An item peculiar to one manufacturer can be a particular brand name, product, or a feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer. This is a completely unique product which has exactly the capabilities that allow individual insects like the Spotted Lanternfly to be identified and tracked at great distances. To our knowledge; No other company exists that makes or sells radio transmitter tags this small. The 150 mg Lotek radio transmitter Nanotag (NTQB2-1), and respective receiver and accessories, are unique in their physical parameters being that they are the smallest radio transmitters available, and the only receiver made to communicate with them. Each programmable transmitter will be glued to an adult Spotted Lanternfly and released in the field. The batteries in these antennae will last more than 3 weeks when programmed to produce a signal every 4 seconds, and they are detectable up to 1 km away under optimal conditions. They are only detected using Lotek's custom receiver, which can detect all the transmitters in a region on a single wavelength. The SRX800-M2 receiver can differentiate between each antenna and automatically records data on individual tag ID, time, date, GPS coordinates, etc. This system is needed to record and analyze movement, distance, positions, and flight of tagged adult Spotted Lanternfly in the field over the course of the 12 weeks when adults are present. CPHST intends to tag and release 20 Spotted Lanernflies every two weeks (6 releases) and track them over that time period. Thus they require 120 Nanotags with 5-7 cm antennae, the SRX800-M2 receiver and carrying case, and the attached 3-component folding yagi antenna which is a required attachment to the receiver in order to track and detect the Nanotag transmitters. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. However, if a firm believes it can meet the requirements it must furnish information about its products and services, to the Contracting Officer by 4:00pm. Mountain Time (MTT) on the closing date of this notice. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient specifications and detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the above requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334290 Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and the Small business size standard is 750 Employees. Responses received after the response date or without the required information will be deemed nonresponsive to the synopsis and will not be considered. Capability statements may be sent to: Carol Dingess, Contracting Officer , USDA-APHIS-MRPBS, ASD Procurement Branch, 2150 Centre Avenue Building B MS (2E06) Fort Collins , CO 80526, or via email @
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