58--Hydroacoustic Equipment for the Glen Canyon Dam
ID: 140R4025Q0086Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONUPPER COLORADO REGIONAL OFFICESALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84138, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1c7a5b81fc0a4debabdeaa7e7a3dd13e/view
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking potential vendors for hydroacoustic equipment to be utilized at the Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. The procurement involves supplying four hydroacoustic monitoring systems, with an option for an additional four units after one year, which includes transducers, echosounders, and cables, along with installation, commissioning, and ongoing support. This equipment is crucial for monitoring underwater sound and environmental conditions, contributing to the effective management of water resources. Interested vendors, particularly those classified under NAICS Code 334513, including small, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses, must submit their capabilities and business information to the designated Contract Specialist, Aubrielle Watson, at AWatson@usbr.gov by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Watson, Aubrielle
    (801) 524-3832
    (801) 524-5499
    AWatson@usbr.gov
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    Sources_Sought_Hydroacoustic_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Reclamation issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential vendors for hydroacoustic monitoring systems needed at Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona. This is a market research initiative to assess competition and determine if the project can be set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting those classified under NAICS Code 334513, which includes small, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses. The project entails supplying four hydroacoustic systems, with an option for four additional units after a year, including transducers, echosounders, and cables. Contractors are expected to oversee system installation and commissioning while providing ongoing support and detailed manuals. Interested parties must submit their business information and capabilities relevant to hydroacoustic equipment by a defined deadline to the designated Contract Specialist. The document clarifies that responses do not guarantee future contracts and stresses the voluntary nature of the response process.
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