Lotek Wireless Litetrack 20 GPS collars

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of Lotek Wireless Litetrack 20 GPS collars under solicitation number 12639526Q0173. This notice, posted on July 16, 2026, is intended to gather industry feedback prior to formal solicitation and is issued in accordance with FAR subpart 5.101. The North American Industry Classification System code for this requirement is 334290, indicating it pertains to other electronic component manufacturing. There is no set-aside designated for this acquisition, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors regardless of business size or status. The place of performance for the delivered equipment is Fort Collins, Colorado, and the response deadline for submissions is July 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Julia Lackey, reachable via email at Julia.Lackey@usda.gov or by phone at 202-619-8577. The agency is seeking information from potential vendors to shape next steps in the acquisition process, and interested parties are directed to the official SAM.gov link for further details. This presolicitation does not constitute a request for proposals or an invitation to bid but serves as an early engagement tool to inform the final solicitation. All responses are expected to align with federal procurement guidelines and should address the technical specifications and operational requirements associated with the GPS collars intended for use in wildlife monitoring or similar applications.