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Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey (USGS)
USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center

SOURCES SOUGHT:
CELLULAR TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE

This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal, and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

NAICS Code: 517810 - All Other Telecommunications
Size Standard: $40M

Introduction:
The USGS is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing wildlife-monitoring cellular tracking technologies to study wildlife along the California coast as described in the salient characteristics.

Salient Characteristics:

SensorGnome compatible sensor station (1 EA)
Functionality: Must be compatible with SensorGnome software.
Processing Unit: Integrated computing capability, preferably with a minimum of 16GB storage.
Connectivity Options: Must include built-in WiFi with optional cellular and Iridium satellite connectivity capabilities.
Interfaces: At least 6 USB ports compatible with FunCube (V3).
Receiving Channels: Minimum of 5 dedicated channels for LifeTag signal reception.
Power Requirements: Should support 12V, 30W AC/DC power supply.
Physical Characteristics: Weatherproof casing compliant with NEMA standards.
Additional Features: Must include options for LTE connectivity with a one-year prepaid data plan and capability for future expansions via installed bulkheads (minimum 5).
Tracker Activator (1 EA)
Purpose: Required to activate and deactivate tags.
Compatibility: Should be compatible with all variants of the manufacturer¿s tag products.
Tracking Tag for Small Mammal Collar (52 EA)
Functionality: Capable of transmitting both day and night, suitable for nocturnal and semi-aquatic species.
Unique Identification: Each tag must have a globally unique digital ID to differentiate between individual animals and projects.
Interference Resistance: Technology used must minimize false positives typically associated with noise bursts.
Hand-held tracking Antenna (1 EA)
Functionality: Hand-tracking capability for 434MHz and 2.4GHz tags.
Components: Must include a handle and a compatible 434MHz Yagi antenna.
Compatibility: Should support the full line of specified frequency tags, including hybrid and specialty series.
Tracking Node (45 EA)
Radio Capability: Dual radio frequencies (434MHz and 2.4GHz) with the capability to detect a full suite of compatible tags.
Power Source: Solar-rechargeable with enhanced battery capacity.
Mounting Flexibility: Design must allow flexible mounting of solar panels to optimize exposure and grid symmetry.
Replacement Tracking Node Battery (4 EA)
Dummy Collar (2 EA)
Information Requested:
All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.

Responses and Submission Details:
Submissions should be sent electronically, including all requested information and any supplementary documents, to the contact below by the specified deadline:

Contact: Joel Berberena, Contracting Specialist
Email: jberberena@usgs.gov
Deadline: April 30, 2024 @ 0500 hours Pacific Time

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