Best fit for this contractDavis-Bacon
OR20260070 (Rev 1)Match signal: state matchOpen WD
Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
+29 more occupation rates available in the full WD.
Sole Source Procurement of 40 GPS Collars, 20 VITS, & Satellite Tracking for Elk
Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: state_or_oregonbuys__S-63500-00001023
Department • Oregon Department of Fish and WildlifeState • ORPosted • —Due • Oct 27, 2021, 02:00 PM UTC• Expired
Federal opportunity from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Oct 27, 2021.
Market snapshot
Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).
12-month awarded value
$7,205,695,420
Sector total $7,205,695,420 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$96,720
P10–P90
$28,298–$2,037,759
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($7,205,695,420)
Deal sizing
$96,720 median
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Place of Performance
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Applicable Wage Determinations
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Davis-BaconBest fitstate match
OR20260070 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Base $53.94Fringe $16.81
Rate
Base $47.04Fringe $21.84
Rate
Base $56.66Fringe $16.90
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Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260011 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Lake, Malheur, Morrow +6
Rate
Base $36.27Fringe $14.03
Rate
Base $33.48Fringe $14.03
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Base $41.67Fringe $19.08
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Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260005 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Douglas
Rate
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
Rate
Base $39.34Fringe $22.45
Rate
Base $54.75Fringe $16.90
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Davis-Baconstate match
OR20260006 (Rev 1)Published Jan 23, 2026Oregon • Josephine
Rate
Base $33.41Fringe $18.20
Rate
Base $54.75Fringe $16.90
Rate
Base $53.60Fringe $16.90
+15 more occupation rates in this WD
Point of Contact
Not available
Agency & Office
Department
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Agency
Not available
Subagency
Not available
Office
Patty Whalen
Contracting Office Address
Not available
Description
Sole Source Procurement of 40 GPS Collars, 20 VITS, & Satellite Tracking for Elk
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BidPulsar Analysis
A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.
Updated: Feb 23, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is pursuing a sole source procurement for wildlife telemetry equipment and services: 40 GPS collars, 20 VITS, and satellite tracking for elk. The response deadline shown is 2021-10-27 14:00 UTC. As a sole source notice, the practical objective is typically to justify a specific vendor/manufacturer and acquire compatible collars, VIT units, and associated satellite data/service. If you believe you can credibly challenge the sole source basis (e.g., equivalent equipment and satellite tracking service), focus your response on technical equivalency and compatibility for elk deployments rather than price alone.
GPS collarselk telemetryVITSsatellite trackingwildlife trackingODFWOregon Department of Fish and Wildlifesole source procurement
What the buyer is trying to do
Acquire elk-appropriate tracking hardware (40 GPS collars and 20 VITS) and an associated satellite tracking/service component to support Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife monitoring activities, under a sole source procurement approach.
Who should pursue this
- The manufacturer/OEM or authorized distributor of the specific GPS collars and VITS that ODFW is likely standardizing on for elk work.
- Vendors with demonstrated capability to provide both the physical collars/VITS and the satellite tracking component as an integrated offering (or with a proven satellite-service partner).
Work breakdown
- Provide 40 GPS collars suitable for elk (fit/size/durability implied by “for Elk”).
- Provide 20 VITS units (as specified in the notice).
- Provide satellite tracking capability/service associated with the collars (e.g., satellite data delivery).
- Deliver equipment and activate/enable tracking so ODFW can receive location/telemetry data (method unspecified).
Response package checklist
- Cover letter explicitly responding to the sole source procurement for “40 GPS Collars, 20 VITS, & Satellite Tracking for Elk.”
- Technical data sheets for the proposed GPS collars and VITS (including elk suitability where documented).
- Description of the satellite tracking/service offering and what deliverables the agency receives (data access, reporting, platform access), tied to the collars.
- Evidence of OEM authorization (if you are not the manufacturer).
- Commercial terms: lead times, warranty/support, and any service period details for satellite tracking (as offered).
- A clear statement addressing sole source: either (a) you are the intended sole source with justification, or (b) equivalency narrative explaining how your product/service meets the same need.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
- This is labeled “Sole Source Procurement,” which often implies limited competition; any response should be structured to either support the sole source justification (if you are that source) or present a credible basis for considering alternatives.
- Response deadline provided: 2021-10-27T14:00:00+00:00.
Pricing strategy
- Separate pricing for (1) GPS collars (40 units), (2) VITS (20 units), and (3) satellite tracking/service to make evaluation and funding alignment easier.
- If satellite tracking is subscription-based, present clear unit-rate and term options (e.g., per collar per month) without assuming a required term not stated in the notice.
Teaming and subs
- If you can supply collars/VITS but not satellite tracking, team with a satellite data/service provider to present an integrated solution matching the notice’s combined requirement.
- If you are a reseller, ensure teaming includes a formal OEM authorization to reduce sole-source/compatibility risk.
Risks and watchouts
- Sole source posture suggests the buyer may already have a selected vendor; non-incumbents risk being ignored unless they can demonstrate strong equivalency and reduced switching risk.
- Acronym ambiguity: “VITS” is not defined in the notice; misinterpreting it could lead to noncompliant supply.
- No place of performance, delivery location, or period of performance is provided; shipping/logistics and service start timing could become points of contention if not clarified.
- Technical suitability for elk (collar sizing, breakaway, battery life, environmental ruggedness) is implied but not specified—risk of mismatched expectations.
Smart questions to ask
- What does “VITS” stand for in this procurement, and what functional/technical specifications are required for the 20 units?
- Are the 40 GPS collars required to be a specific brand/model to maintain compatibility with existing ODFW systems or datasets?
- What satellite network/service is required or currently used (e.g., required satellite provider, data delivery method), and is an online platform included/required?
- What are the required delivery location(s) and required delivery date for the collars and VITS?
- What is the expected term and start date for the satellite tracking/service component, and how should it be priced (one-time vs subscription)?
- Are there required collar features for elk deployments (e.g., drop-off, mortality sensing, fix schedule flexibility), and what are minimum performance thresholds?
- Is this notice intended to receive alternative-source capability statements, and if so, what is the preferred format and submission method?
Source coverage notes
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Whether this is a justification notice vs a solicitation accepting offers/capability statements, and how/where to submit responses
- Technical specifications/definitions for GPS collars and especially “VITS”
- Brand/model requirements and compatibility constraints with existing ODFW telemetry systems
- Delivery location(s), shipping requirements, and acceptance criteria
- Period of performance/term for satellite tracking service and expected service deliverables
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