# BIRD TRANSMITTERS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0325q0032 - Solicitation number: 140G0325Q0032 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Awarded to Vertebrate Systems LLC - Department: Department of the Interior - Agency: US Geological Survey - Contracting office: Office of Acquisiton Grants (140G03) - NAICS: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing - Product or service code: 7G22 Hardware and software for dedicated satellite and RF (microwave) communications equipment carrying data network circuits, and associated access facilities. Radio and TV signal generation, broadcast, and distribution components, handheld 2-way radio, and other RF communications systems. - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - County: St. Louis County (FIPS 29189). https://abierto.us/counties/st-louis-county-mo-29189 - City: Chesterfield. https://abierto.us/cities/chesterfield-mo-2913600 - First posted: February 4, 2025 - Last posted: February 4, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5307331cc0b64612b6d1731534994a1f/view ## Description BIRD TRANSMITTERS REQUEST FOR QUOTE INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-03, effective 01/17/2025. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Business. DESCRIPTION The US Geological Survey - Western Ecological Research Center, Dixon Field Station, requires Bird Transmitter as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Dixon, CA 95620. RELEVENT INFORMATION The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and associated size standard 600 employees applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 7G22, IT and Telecom-Network: Satellite and RF Communication All questions must be sent directly to capplegate@usgs.gov by 02/07/2025 at 0700 PST. Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at capplegate@usgs.gov. All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 02/10/2025 at 1000 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered. Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and is to include the country of manufacture. For further information, please contact Lynn Applegate, Contracting Officer, at (206) 526-2528 or capplegate@usgs.gov. Period of performance and/or delivery dates are estimates only. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Vertebrate Systems LLC (UEI FKHLLKEV6AV9) - Contract: 140G0325P0043, purchase order - Obligated: $168,667.25 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 3 offers received - Link: solicitation number 140G0325Q0032 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140G03 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140G0325P0043_1434_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 4, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST. Notice 5307331cc0b64612b6d1731534994a1f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5307331cc0b64612b6d1731534994a1f/view ## Points of contact - Applegate, Lynn, capplegate@usgs.gov, 206-526-2528 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0325q0032.