ContractSpecial Notice

20--ACOUSTIC RELEASES & EQUIPMENT

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140G0326Q0048

Response Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

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Days Remaining

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Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to procure acoustic releases and associated equipment from Innovasea Systems, Inc. for ongoing fisheries research focused on juvenile salmon in the Upper Yakima Basin. This sole-source procurement includes seven acoustic releases, one surface transponder, one transponding hydrophone, eighty release lugs, and one magnetic activation probe, all of which are essential for maintaining compatibility with the existing Innovasea VR100 platform and its proprietary communication protocols. The selected equipment is critical for the success of multiple long-term, federally funded fisheries studies, and the procurement process will adhere to FAR regulations, with responses due by March 26, 2026, at 1500 hours Pacific Time. Interested parties may contact Joahnne Ongjoco at jongjoco@usgs.gov for further inquiries.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

334511

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

PSC Code

2060

COMMERCIAL FISHING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

140G0326Q0048_Technical_Specifications_2.pdf

PDF•825 KB•Mar 16, 2026

AI Summary

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) requires a sole-source procurement of Innovasea acoustic release systems and associated proprietary equipment for ongoing fisheries research on juvenile salmon in the Upper Yakima Basin. The procurement includes seven acoustic releases, one surface transponder, one transponding hydrophone, eighty release lugs, and one magnetic activation probe. This sole-source justification is based on the incompatibility of other manufacturers' equipment with USGS's existing Innovasea VR100 platform and its proprietary communication protocols and software. Replacing the current system would necessitate a complete overhaul, impacting multiple federally funded, long-term studies. Market research confirmed Innovasea as the only compatible source.

RFI_Technical_Specifications_Acoustic_Releases___Equipment_1.pdf

PDF•108 KB•Feb 23, 2026

AI Summary

This document outlines technical specifications for acoustic releases and associated equipment, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) requires seven acoustic releases, one surface transponder, one 69kHz transponding hydrophone, and eighty release lugs. All items must be compatible with existing USGS Innovasea VR100, VHTx 69kHz Transponding Hydrophone, and release lugs. Key specifications for acoustic releases include a 400m waterproof rating, 2-year battery life, 200-pound safe workload, real-time communication of battery, tilt, temperature, and depth, Bluetooth connectivity, and 81 kHz receive frequency. The surface transponder needs a 12-307 kHz receive frequency, AC/DC power, 0-30°C operating temperature, USB PC communication, and a splash-resistant case. The hydrophone must communicate with releases or receivers, identify tagged animals, and operate within 51-84kHz. Release lugs must be easily replaceable, have a mooring hole, and a copper shaft to reduce biofouling. A one-year warranty is required for the acoustic releases.