# PO FOR TRANSMITTERS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0326q0040 - Solicitation number: 140G0326Q0040 - 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: Solano County (FIPS 06095). https://abierto.us/counties/solano-county-ca-06095 - City: Dixon. https://abierto.us/cities/dixon-ca-0619402 - First posted: February 19, 2026 - Last posted: February 19, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/45eb0ed22260469e9d3d61d8a2e29135/view ## Description GPS/ACC TELEMETRY UNITS FOR BIRDS 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) 2025-06, effective October 1, 2025. Small business set-aside. DESCRIPTION The US Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), requires telemetry units as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. RELEVANT INFORMATION The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and associated size standard 600 employees apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 7G22, IT and Telecom-Network: Satellite and RF Communication Quotes must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Dixon, CA, 95620. QUESTIONS: Questions must be sent to Elizabeth Adam at eadam@usgs.gov by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10:00am PT. SUBMISSION OF QUOTES All quote documents required by this solicitation must be sent to the Contracting Officer at eadam@usgs.gov by Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 10:00am PT. Quotes 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. **EVALUATION FACTORS:** Technical capability, price, past performance. See evaluation clause for more information. Offerors shall return the following: - Signed SF-18 - Firm, fixed price quote - Technical specifications of products offered - System for Award Management Unique Identification Entity - Country of manufacture of the items Attached Pages: - Statement of Work - Clauses and Provisions - Section 508 Compliance Requirements ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Vertebrate Systems LLC (UEI FKHLLKEV6AV9) - Contract: 140G0326P0061, purchase order - Obligated: $170,632.32 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 6 offers received - Link: solicitation number 140G0326Q0040 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 140G03 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_140G0326P0061_1434_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - February 19, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due February 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. Notice 45eb0ed22260469e9d3d61d8a2e29135. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/45eb0ed22260469e9d3d61d8a2e29135/view ## Points of contact - Adam, Elizabeth, eadam@usgs.gov, (916) 278-9441 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/140g0326q0040.