Sources Sought GPS Collars - Lotek Wireless

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting information regarding the purchase of GPS collars to track data for the mongoose for a research study. The study aims to investigate the movements and home ranges of mongooses within urban areas to determine the risks of human and animal exposures to free-ranging mongooses and rabies in an urban setting. The required GPS collars must meet specific technical specifications, including weight, circumference, GPS, SWIFT fix capability, remote download capability, VHF transmitter, and mortality sensor. The contractor shall provide instructions for deploying collars and retrieving data, including online tutorials, and a 2-month warranty. Key requirements include: * Weight < 20g * Circumference 10-20 cm * GPS with SWIFT fix capability * VHF beacon in the 164-167 MHz range * 60 min mortality signal * 2-way communication with collar to download data via VHF * Remote download capability * Mortality sensor