USGS TRAIL CAMS, CABLE LOCKS, AND SD CARDS

Department of the Interior · U.S. Geological Survey · OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL

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Solicitation number: 140G0126Q0244
Notice type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334310
Product service code: 5836
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted: 2026-08-13
Response deadline: Aug 20, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact: mblankenship@usgs.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) CO Cooperative Research Unit supporting the Ecosystems Mission Area has a requirement for 150 passive infrared camera traps along with 150 cable locks, and 300 32GB (or higher) SD cards, to be delivered to Fort Collins, CO within 60 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order. There are no options. This competitive RFQ is being issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. The anticipated award date is 09/01/2026. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. Quotations shall be submitted to Miranda Blankenship at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (ED), Thursday, August 20, 2026. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing. The size standard is 750 employees. Questions shall be submitted to the contract specialist via email at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Late questions will not be accepted.

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Point of contact: Blankenship, Miranda
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Email: mblankenship@usgs.gov

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