USGS Wildlife Satellite Tags

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a vendor to provide Argos satellite animal tags and a reader for the Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The tags will be used to track the movements and nesting locations of Ridgway's rails in California. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including a size requirement of 6.6g or less, GPS enablement, compatibility with the Argos satellite platform, and customizable collection schedules. The vendor must deliver the tags to Moscow, Idaho within 30 days of receiving the purchase order. Some key points to consider are: • The tags will be used for endangered species research, contaminant risk, avian ecology, nesting success, and movement patterns. • The vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. • The NAICS code for this solicitation is 334220, and the size standard is 1250 employees. • The USGS is looking for a vendor that can provide high-quality tags that meet the technical specifications and can be delivered within the required timeframe.