58--EO 14398 - This requirement is for support services for USGS Alaska Science Cen

The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to Vectronics Aerospace Inc. for support services, specifically for the provision of Vectronic camera collars for caribou. The collars must have a suitable design for a caribou's neck, a clear and reliable camera, Iridium satellite technology for GPS data collection, triaxial activity sensors, and programmable drop-off mechanisms. The USGS has prior experience with Vectronic collars, which have demonstrated a high success rate in collecting the required data with minimal malfunctions and failures. • The contract will be for the provision of Vectronic camera collars for caribou. • The collars must have a specific design and technical capabilities. • The USGS has prior experience with Vectronic collars and has found them to be highly effective. • The contract will be awarded on a sole-source basis, but other parties may submit capability statements for consideration.