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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE PASSIVE INTEGRATED TRANSPONDERS (PIT) TAGS, READERS, ANTENNAS and ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - IDIQ NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS TO DETERMIN... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE PASSIVE INTEGRATED TRANSPONDERS (PIT) TAGS, READERS, ANTENNAS and ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT - IDIQ NOTICE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION, BUT RATHER A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL SOURCES FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) has a requirement to acquire Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tags, PIT tag readers, PIT tag implanters, PIT tag antenna systems, miscellaneous PIT-tag related equipment, software, and technical assistance for PIT-tag related issues such as installations of antenna systems and operation and maintenance (O&M) of installed systems. BOR anticipates awarding an IDIQ to acquire the above-mentioned equipment and services. Any IDIQ contract(s) awarded under will be accessible to any of the Department of the Interior (DOI) agencies for ordering. The purpose of this sources sought notice is to identify and collect information on potential sources with the capability of providing the supplies and services for the DOI as described in the attached DRAFT Specifications. Based upon responses to this announcement, the Government may determine to set this acquisition aside or proceed with an unrestricted solicitation. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBzone, Women-Owned, and Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE), and small business concerns. The Government requests that interested parties respond to this notice and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements and delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and the related small business size standard is 1,350 employees. The Product Service Code is 7G22 IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite and RF Communications Products. This notice is not a request for proposals and the information presented in this announcement will not obligate the Bureau of Reclamation in any manner. Responses to this sources sought should include the following information: (a) Business name, address, cage code, and point of contact information. (b) Unique Entity ID for SAM.gov (c) Business Size and Type: 8(a), HUBZone, Women-owned, Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise, Small Business, etc. (d) A summary of your company's experience in providing PIT tags, readers, antennas, software, and other associated equipment. Include confirmation if equipment is compatible with Biomark, Inc., Boise, Idaho products. (e) A summary of your company's experience in assisting during installations of remote antenna systems, including a list of projects that have been completed within the last five years or are currently in progress that are similar to the effort described in this Sources Sought and attached draft PWS, along with a brief description of the work. (f) A summary of your company's experience in maintaining or troubleshooting of installed systems, including a list of projects that have been completed within the last five years or are currently in progress that are similar to the effort described in this Sources Sought and attached draft PWS, along with a brief description of the work. (g) Any additional questions or comments vendor has about the project. This is NOT a request for proposals and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to the sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice. Responses to this request for information are strictly voluntary and will not in any way effect the ability to submit a proposal or offer, nor will it have any effect on the evaluation of any contractor's response to a future solicitation should one be issued. Responses to this notice should be submitted to Brandi Clark, Contract Specialist, at brandiclark@usbr.gov by 2:00PM MST on January 31, 2025. Prospective Contractors must be registered and must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management, (SAM), as required by FAR 4.1102. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM prior to submitting a proposal. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for prospective award. Information on SAM registration can be obtained via the internet at http://www.sam.gov.