SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- SEA TURTLE SATELLITE TRANSMITTERS
- Notice Date
- 8/7/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NOAA-Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, 2570 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822-2396, United States
- ZIP Code
- 96822-2396
- Solicitation Number
- PIFSC-10-043
- Archive Date
- 8/27/2010
- Point of Contact
- Bonnie Oshiro, Phone: 8089835356
- E-Mail Address
-
bonnie.oshiro@noaa.gov
(bonnie.oshiro@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) intends to acquire TAM-4510, TAM-4410 and TAM-2639 Argos Satellite Transmitters. The salient characteristics for brand name or equal: The TAM-26xx series provides a small, light weight package for smaller species or juveniles. Data such as last dive time, dive count, maximum and average dive time, percentage of time spent under water and temperature can be transmitted. Model TAM-2639 Dimensions (in, cm): 1.3 x 2.6 x 1.2;3.2 x 6.6 x 3.0 Unit Weight (g): 90 Onboard Memory for Data Logging: No Low power (mW): 150 Number of Transmissions Low power: 205920 Low power temp (°C): -20 to +60 High power (mW): 250 (Typ) Number of Transmissions High power: 158400 High power temp (°C): -20 to +60 The TAM-4xxx series utilizes a new hydrodynamic housing design. Data such as last dive time, dive count, maximum and average dive time, percentage of time spent under water and temperature can be transmitted. The TAM-4xxx series can also be configured with a pressure transducer. Depth of a dive, profile of a single dive and percentage of time in user defined depth layers are available. In addition to transmitting the data, they are also stored on board the unit in non-volatile memory. The TAM-4xxx series supports a highly compressed data transmission called page data. This series of units also support a VHF Tracking Beacon incorportated inside the housing. The VHF transmitter shares the transmitting antenna with the Argos transmitter. Model TAM- 4410 Dimensions (in, cm): 4.65 X 2.56 X 1.26 11.8 x 6.5 x 3.2 Unit Weight (g): 248 Onboard Memory for Data Logging: yes Low power (mW): 400 (typ) Number of Transmissions Low power: 155520 Low power temp (°C): -30 to +60 High power (mW): 500 (Typ) Number of Transmissions High power: 125280 High power temp (°C): -30 to +60 Model TAM- 4510 Dimensions (in, cm): 5.91 x 2.87 x 1.54 15.0 x 7.3 x 3.9 Unit Weight (g): 436 Onboard Memory for Data Logging: yes Low power (mW): 400 (typ) Number of Transmissions Low power: 377280 Low power temp (°C): -30 to +60 High power (mW): 500 (Typ) Number of Transmissions High power: 308160 High power temp (°C): -30 to +60 A micro-power saltwater switch (SWS) saves additional power and further extends the operational life of the unit. [ More information about saltwater switch: Show ] Real-time clock calendar (RTC) controls all timing functions. All products can be programmed by Telonics Product Programmer (TPP) which uses a GUI interface. TPP makes it possible for users to program their own systems and simulate performance of the system prior to deployment. On-board sensors can be activated or deactivated in the field. Data collection regimes and schedules can be altered as required. Sensor data can be enhanced or deleted from Argos uplink transmissions. Transmission schedules can be modified. Argos ID codes can be changed. Argos uplink transmission power levels can be modified to extend operational life or increase the probability of signal reception at the satellite. Argos uplink frequencies can be changed to frequencies in low noise channels to increase the chances of a successful uplink. Powerful data collection and transfer capabilities allow the units to acquire, queue, and transmit temperatures and dive information. Data Decoding - Data are processed using the Telonics Data Converter (TDC), which provides complete data decoding of Argos DS files and supports complete memory downloading. TDC provides a comma separated value (csv) output file with time stamps for all data collected. TDC can also be run in the "batch mode" for hands off operation. TDC allows you to plot Argos locations with Google Earth. Shutdown with a small magnet allows users to turn each of these configurations "on" or "off". When turned "off", TAM-26xx series based units consume less than 5 µA, and TAM-4xxx series based units consume less than 12 µA. Given these low current levels, users can store their units for extended periods with minimal impact on operational life. Units can be refurbished to their original condition at the factory. The number of transmissions is based on a continuous series of transmissions of a 4-byte Argos message at a 60-second repetition rate at 25°C Timing Accuracy: Timing is synchronized to GPS time when available. If the GPS time is not then internal timing accuracy is: 6 min/year at 25° C; 30 min/yr -20 to +40° C; 47 min/yr -40 to +70° C User programmable that allow for changes in duty cycle and data collected to be changed depending on species and area of deployment The government knows of only one source Telonics Inc. who is capable of providing the TAM Argos Tags that would meet the government requirement. To be considered, firms must furnish detailed specifications of the TAM Argos Tags being offered and their capability to provide the product and satisfy or exceed the Government's needs. Such information shall include, at a minimum, name, telephone number and address of concerns for whom you have furnished this type of product previously, and detailed narrative that described your facility and ability to provide this product, along with the individual work knowledge and experience. Interested parties must respond within (5) days after publication of this notice. The government knows of only one source. The government invites firms that believe they have the capability to meet the requirement to response, providing specific information that will enable the government to determine whether or not to compete the requirement. Faxed information can be sent to 808-983-2900 or emailed to Bonnie.Oshiro@noaa.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822, United States
- Zip Code: 96822
- Zip Code: 96822
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