GPS Dataloggers

The United States Geological Survey, (USGS) intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Advanced Telemetry Systems, 470 1st Ave N, Isanti MN, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, "Acquisition of Commercial Items." The United States Geological Survey, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC) is studying the responses of desert tortoises to habitat altered by wildfire. Purchase of the following equipment is planned, 25 GPS data loggers. The data loggers will be mounted on the scales of tortoises using epoxy glue. Part numbers are manufactured by ATS. Line # Model # Description Qty0001 G2110F G30L GPS Logger/TX 25 Weight = 65 gr 0002 16848 G30L Charger and Cable 20003 16753 G30L Programming Cable 20004 16950 G30L GPS Logger Quick Start Guide 10005 16954 G30L GPS Logger Software 1 The GPS dataloggers that are currently in use at two of our study sites are manufactured by Advanced Telemetry Systems (ATS). By continuing to use GPS dataloggers developed by ATS, we will be able to use our existing charging and data upload/download equipment, as well as continue to use the programming software needed to deploy our existing dataloggers, and database scripts used to parse and archive data. This will allow us to add additional logging units to our study while maintaining comparable accuracy, data formats, form factor, performance, and durability to the units currently in use. Other interested concerns having the ability to furnish this or compatible equipment may submit a capabilities statement to the Contract Specialist no later than the closing date of this announcement at 3:00 P.M. Eastern time on 03/16/2010. All submissions will be evaluated to determine if competitive opportunities exist. As required by FAR 5.101(a)(1), the forthcoming Request for Quote (10WRQQ0140) will be made available through the GPE on or about 03/16/2010, whether or not competitive opportunities have been identified. All responses must be in writing by soft copy to the Contract Specialist by email to [email protected]. For further information please contact Lonnie Moore by e-mail at [email protected]. NAICS - 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Numbered notes do not apply.