Notice of Sole Source - Klamath Salmon Radio Tags
Federal opportunity from 635000 - ODFW | 000 - ODFW • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Feb 09, 2026.
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Notice of Sole Source - Klamath Salmon Radio Tags
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is awarding a sole source contract for Klamath Salmon Radio Tags. Purchase. This is not a solicitation. It is a notice of a sole source procurement pursuant to OAR 137-047-0275, ORS 279B.050(6)(m), and ORS 279B.075. See attachments for information.
15 stationary receivers (Lotek SRX1200-D2)
2 mobile receivers (Lotek SRX-MD2)
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a notice regarding a sole source contract for Klamath Salmon Radio Tags. The expected procurement includes 15 stationary receivers (Lotek SRX1200-D2) and 2 mobile receivers (Lotek SRX-MD2). This contract award is under OAR 137-047-0275 and related statutes, with a response deadline set for February 9, 2026.
The buyer aims to procure specific Klamath Salmon Radio Tags, which are critical for tracking salmon populations in the region. This is a sole source procurement, indicating only one supplier possesses the required expertise and equipment.
- Companies with expertise in wildlife tracking technology
- Vendors authorized to supply Lotek equipment
- Purchase of 15 stationary receivers (Lotek SRX1200-D2)
- Purchase of 2 mobile receivers (Lotek SRX-MD2)
- Company qualifications and experience with similar products
- Technical specifications of the proposed radio tags
- Pricing information for the specified equipment
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
- Ensure adherence to Oregon state procurement regulations
- Compliance with ORS 279B.050(6)(m) and ORS 279B.075
- Pricing should reflect the specialized nature of the equipment being procured
- Consider competitive pricing aligned with similar sole source contracts, if available
- Potential collaboration with tech companies specializing in animal tracking
- Consider partnerships with research institutions engaged in wildlife studies
- Limited competition due to sole source designation may affect pricing negotiations
- Ensure flawless compliance with all state procurement guidelines
- What factors led to the decision for a sole source procurement?
- Are there specific performance metrics for the proposed radio tags?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Lack of details about the supplier identified for this sole source
- Information on the start and end dates of the contract is missing
- No specific budget allocation details provided
- Absence of performance metrics or expected outcomes for the radio tags
- No indication of potential follow-on contracts or further procurement needs
- Details on installation or support services for the equipment not included
- Information on any required training for usage of the equipment is not specified
- Lack of links to additional technical specifications or requirements
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