Satellite Data Transmission Services (Metocean/Iridium)

The contract seeks satellite-based data transmission services to support real-time or near-real-time tracking of grizzly bear movements using GPS collars, leveraging either Iridium or Metocean satellite networks for reliable data transfer in remote environments. The service must ensure consistent, low-latency transmission of location and environmental data collected from collars deployed across vast and often inaccessible habitats, enabling wildlife researchers and conservation managers to monitor bear behavior, migration patterns, and human-wildlife interactions effectively. This is a subcontract under the NAICS code 517919, issued by the Department of the Interior through its It Goods Fws entity, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026. The performance location is unspecified but will involve deployment across regions where grizzly bears are tracked, requiring solutions that operate reliably under extreme weather conditions and in areas with no terrestrial communication infrastructure. The contract emphasizes robust, scalable, and secure data delivery systems that integrate seamlessly with existing wildlife monitoring platforms and support ongoing conservation efforts.