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59 -- DESIGN, FABRICATE AND EVALUATE A PIT TAG INTERROGATION SYSTEM SOL 52ABNF500039 DUE 022295 POC For a copy of the solicitation, call Klint Demetrio at 206-526-4499. For further information, call Contract Specialist Ed Lancaster at 206-526-6039 The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service has a requirement for services to design and evaluate a PIT tag interrogation system capable of reading a Destron/Fearing 400 kHz PIT tag system with the goal of extending the read range, minimize the system/antenna's susceptability to detuning and minimize the radiated 400 kHz electromagnetic field at 300 meters using the existing Destron/Fearing 400 kHz PIT Tag system, (or by modifying the existing system). For the purposes of this effort ''read range'' is defined as the furthest distance from the antenna (antennas) at which a Deston/Fearing 400kHz PIT tag can both be excited and read. ''Detuning'' refers to the antenna (antennas) ability to remain in tune at both the excitation and receive frequencies in the presence of water with changing electrical and magnetic properties and in the presence of various metallic and nonmetallic structures (ferrous metal being a special case). Minimizing the electromagnetic field at 300 meters facilities compliance with FCC/NTIA part 15 regulations. All responsible firms may submit proposals which shall be considered by the agency. FOB Manchester, WA. (0004)

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