SOLICITATION NOTICE
66 -- Satellite Transmitters, PTT 100 implantable in birds
- Notice Date
- 3/8/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, APS CONTRACTS SECTION. 7801 FOLSOM BLVD, SUITE 210 SACRAMENTO CA 95826
- ZIP Code
- 95826
- Solicitation Number
- 04WR09-NoSolicitation
- Response Due
- 3/18/2004
- Archive Date
- 3/8/2005
- Point of Contact
- VERITA FRIESNER CONTRACT SPECIALIST 9163793787 vfriesner@usgs.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
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- Small Business Set-Aside
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- Description
- The U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center intends to make a sole source award to Microwave Telemetry, Inc., 8835 Columbia 100 Pkwy, Suites K&L, Columbia, Maryland 21045, for 10 ea, Satellite Transmitters, PTT 100 implantables for Birds (adult common eiders). Item Description: 42 gm satellite transmitter in a hermetically sealed casing, 750-hour transmission, these transmitters are to be deployed as implanted transmitters. Transmitter Specifications: quantity: 10 ea; Weight: <42g including container, battery, transmitter, and antenna; Size: encapsulated unit excluding antenna should be <16 mm deep, <55 mm in length, and <35 mm wide; Life: 750 hours; Range: Sufficient power to transmit to satellites when implanted in the duck; Antenna: Diameter of multi-strand twisted stainless steel wire = 0.50 mm; Container: the package must be waterproof with no sharp edges and the package will be coated with a biologically inert material; Output: 1. Signals will be transmitted at 60 + 5 sec, USGS to provide on/off times, 2. Each transmitter will need an on/off switch, 3. Sensor Data: a. Temperature of transmitter (body temperature of bird), b. remaining battery potential, c. Formatted for 24-bit (8,8,2,6) hexadecimal processing, d. activity sensor; Power output: 22dBm +/ 2dB; Supply voltage: 3.6-4 volts; Frequencies: IDs will be provided by USGS as provided to them by ARGOS; Pulse rates: 60 + 5 sec; Operating temperature: -15 to 45 Deg C; Operating frequency: 401.650 MHz +/- 36 KHz; Quiescent current: <3 uA; Output impedance: 50 ohms. Delivery date: 25 July 2004. This notice is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to respond within ten days of this announcement. All responses must be in writing by facsimile to the Contracting Officer at (650) 329-5114 or email vfriesner@usgs.gov. A determination not to continue with this acquisition based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition.
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- Record
- SN00539894-W 20040310/040308223133 (fbodaily.com)
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