EIFO CARIBOU GPS IRIDIUM RADIOCOLLARS 20

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office (EIFO) seeks to purchase 29 GPS/Iridium radio collars for caribou monitoring, utilizing a sole-source acquisition from Vectronic Aerospace Inc. This is due to the need for compatibility with existing collars used by cooperating agencies (ADFG and Yukon Department of Environment) to ensure data continuity and efficient data sharing via Vectronic's database and web service. Critical requirements include compatibility with Vectronic's system, remote programmability via Iridium, reliable operation in subarctic conditions (-40°C), and specific features such as a VHF beacon, mortality and temperature sensors, and a 3-axis activity sensor. The collars must meet stringent operational specifications for a minimum 5-year deployment, including daily data transmission via Iridium. This sole-source justification is based on the necessity for interoperability with existing equipment and the superior performance and data management capabilities of Vectronic's system, as demonstrated in previous deployments. Future purchases are anticipated, further emphasizing the importance of maintaining system consistency.

Notice ID

c0b05e7b73b345da8e75dfb2a2db7eac

Solicitation Number

140L6325Q0061

NAICS Code

334220

Classification Code

7G22