7G--GPS Bear Collars

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to purchase 12 GPS tracking collars for a research study on black bear movement ecology in South Carolina. The collars will be used to study road-crossing behavior and habitat use, and will be provided by VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH, as they are the only source that can meet the Government's requirements. The collars will include one year of Iridium satellite service subscriptions and data transmission fees. The USGS requires the use of these specific GPS collars to ensure data consistency, comparability, and continuity with other studies. * The GPS collars will be used to study black bear movement ecology in South Carolina. * The collars will include one year of Iridium satellite service subscriptions and data transmission fees. * The USGS requires the use of these specific GPS collars to ensure data consistency, comparability, and continuity with other studies. * The collars will be provided by VECTRONIC Aerospace GmbH, as they are the only source that can meet the Government's requirements.