Supply of Ornitella GPS/GSM Tracking Devices

The contract entails the procurement and delivery of Ornitella OrniTrack series GPS/GSM tracking devices specifically designed for monitoring migratory shorebirds and short-billed gulls. The devices must adhere to stringent technical requirements, including minimal weight to ensure they do not impede bird flight, high location accuracy for reliable data collection, and full 4G LTE connectivity to facilitate consistent and timely data transmission over vast migratory routes. These tags are critical for scientific research aimed at understanding bird migration patterns, habitat use, and environmental threats. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the U.S. Department of the Interior, managed by It Goods Fws, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334519 indicating its alignment with other communications equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, though no set-aside designation or specific place of performance has been detailed. The successful supplier must meet all technical and operational standards to enable long-term, unobtrusive tracking essential for ecological studies, with delivery and functionality directly supporting conservation initiatives for migratory bird species.