SOLICITATION NOTICE
58 -- Polar Bear Telemetry Tags
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, CGS-WO, Contracting and General Services 1011 East Tudor RoadMail Stop 171 Anchorage AK 99503
- ZIP Code
- 99503
- Solicitation Number
- 701819Q429
- Response Due
- 6/29/2009
- Archive Date
- 6/15/2010
- Point of Contact
- Christie VandenDries Contract Specialist 9077863415 christie_vandendries@fws.gov;<br />
- E-Mail Address
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Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this request is 70181-9-Q429 and is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 05-32) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This procurement is a small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS classification code is 334220 with size standard of 750 employees and PSC code is 5895. SPECIFICATIONSThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting quotes for satellite radio telemetry tags to deploy on polar bears. LINE ITEMSPlease provide a detailed price schedule for the following items: Line Item 001: Ear Mounted PTT TagsQuantity: 15Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 001: $______________Salient characteristics: -ARGOS transmitter required; VHF beacon not required.-Wet/dry sensor preferred.-Small size and appropriate shape factor for mounting on ear. Should be square or circular. -Maximum dimensions are approximately 41x30x18 mm. -Maximum weight is approximately 33 g.-Must be encased in robust packaging (e.g., epoxy) to withstand stresses of animal behavior and -the marine environment, which means water-proof, salt-proof, and unbreakable. Must have durable antenna to withstand icing. -Battery life should be maximized. For ear tags, we'd like to get at least 200 daily transmissions.-User-programmable transmission schedule.-Delivery Date: July 21, 2009 Line Item 002: Glue-on PTT TagsQuantity: 10Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 002: $______________Salient characteristics: -ARGOS transmitter required; VHF beacon not required.-Wet/dry sensor preferred.-Size and appropriate shape factor for gluing on to a polar bear. Must be long, narrow, and have a low profile. Maximum dimensions are approximately 80x20x11 mm. -The antenna must be parallel to the long dimension of the tag (i.e., not sticking up) to avoid failure when the animal rolls on it.-Should be as light as possible to avoid irritation to the bear and improve retention. Maximum weight is approximately 30 g.-Must be encased in robust packaging (e.g., epoxy) to withstand stresses of animal behavior and the marine environment, which means water-proof, salt-proof, and unbreakable. Must have durable antenna to withstand icing.-Battery life should be maximized. For glue-on, we'd like to get at least 100 daily transmissions.-User-programmable transmission schedule.-Delivery Date: August 1, 2009 Line Item 003: Glue-on GPS TagsQuantity: 5Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 003: $______________Salient characteristics: -GPS locator and ARGOS transmitter required; VHF beacon not required.-Wet/dry sensor preferred.-An upper limit on size is about 90x57x31 mm.-An upper limit on weight is about 200 g.-Must be encased in robust packaging (e.g., epoxy) to withstand stresses of animal behavior and the marine environment, which means water-proof, salt-proof, and unbreakable. Must have durable antenna to withstand icing.-Battery life should be maximized. We would like to obtain hourly GPS locations for at least 3 months.-User-programmable transmission schedule.-Delivery Date: August 1, 2009 Line Item 004: Software to set custom transmission schedule with the deployed tagsQuantity: 1Price per item: $______________Total extend price for line item 004: $______________ Line Item 005: Shipping/Handling to Anchorage, AK NOTE: A pre-paid freight bill for shipping charges over $100.00 must accompany the invoice in order to be reimbursed those expenses.1.00 Fee: $______________ DELIVERYDelivery dates are specified per type of tag above. Ship to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attn: Eric Regehr (MS 341), 1011 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:The following FAR provisions apply to this acquisition:52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial52.212-02, Evaluation-Commercial Items. The specific criteria to be used for evaluation, listed in declining importance, shall be as follows:1) Ability to meet salient characteristics2) Best value to the Government3) Any warranties and price discounts4) PriceAll other evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly less important than price. 52.212-03, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial ItemsOfferors must supply a completed copy of this provision when responding to this solicitation.52.212-04, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items52.219-06, 52.219-28, 52.222-3; 52.222-19; 52.222-21; 52.222-26; 52.222-36; 52.225-1; 52.225-3; 52.225-13; 52.232-33, 52.233-3, 52.233-4, 1452.215-71, 1452.233-2 POINT OF CONTACT:This combined synopsis/solicitation is a request for competitive quotes. Offerors interested in submitting a quote, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Christie VandenDries, Contracting Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service (907) 786-3415 phone, (907) 786-3923 fax, email: Christie_VandenDries@fws.gov PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:Quotes must be received at the following address, via fax or mail, prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Closing date of this solicitation is June 29, 2009 at 1:00pm: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceContracting and General Services1011 East Tudor Rd, MS 171Anchorage, AK 99503Ph: (907) 786-3415Fax: (907) 786-3923
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Anchorage, AK<br />
- Zip Code: 99503<br />
- Zip Code: 99503<br />
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