U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 1011 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99503-6199

58 -- FISH STOMACH IMPLANTED SATELLITE TRANSMITTERS SOL 701819Q013 DUE 031699 POC Dennis J. Hermannes (907) 7863412 E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, dennis_hermannes@fws.gov. 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 sole source solicitation; proposals are not being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued in accordance with Note 22. 701819Q013 is issued as a sole source request for quotation. This acquisition and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The following fish satellite transmitters will be purchased from Advanced Telemetry Systems, 470 1st Ave N Box 398 Isanti, MN 55040 due to Advanced Telemetry Systems developed the remote tracking system already in place, and has the proprietary rights to the coding system of the transmitters and the receiving hardware and software. 1. Two stage pulse-coded radio transmitters (tags) suitable for insertion into fish stomachs. The general shape of the tag shall be cylindrical and slightly tapered to facilitate insertion into the fish's stomach. All rough or sharp edges shall be removed to prevent internal injury. Tag dimensions shall not exceed 5.25 cm in length and 2.0 cm in diameter. Power shall be supplied by a lithium battery. The tag shall be waterproof and pressure tested to a depth of 100 ft. The external transmitting antenna shall be made of .028 stainless steel wire, and teflon coated to protect the mouth and esophagus of the fish. The antenna shall not exceed 40 cm in length. Transmitters shall be activated by a magnetic reed switch and have a minimum life span of 150 days. Transmitters must have a minimum shelf life of 4 yrs. The transmitter freq shall be spaced at a minimum of 10 khz intervals, and have freq drift of no more the +/- 0.5 khz. The transmitters must be functionally compatible with a stationary receiving and data logging system developed by Advanced Telemetry Systems. The actual frequencies required for individual transmitters will be provided no later than 10 days after contract award. The frequencies selected will be within the 150-154mhz frequency range. Delivery, inspection and acceptance will be at National Marine Fisheries Service Auke Bay Laboratory,11305 Glacier Highway, Juneau,AK 99801 on or before 060199. The following provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items and 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition. A completed copy of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items must be included with the offer. The following clauses 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this order. Note 22 applies to this acquisition. Offers due 2 p.m. 031699 by fax only at USFWS 1011 E.Tudor Rd. Anchorage AK 99503. Contact Dennis Hermannes at (907) 7863412 Fax (907) 7863923 Posted 03/03/99 (W-SN304508). (0062)

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