58--ACOUSTIC RECEIVERS & TRANSMITTERS Notice of Intent
ID: 140G0325Q0063Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

UNDERWATER SOUND EQUIPMENT (5845)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e52de9f6a99d4b21894aef6c7bd84abb/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a Purchase Order to Advanced Telemetry Systems for the procurement of acoustic receivers and transmitters as part of the Juvenile Salmonid Acoustic Telemetry System (JSATS). The required equipment includes compact transmitters that operate within a temperature range of 0-31°C, emit a signal at 416.7 kHz, and feature configurable coding, as well as receivers capable of detecting and decoding various tag codes while connecting to an underwater hydrophone. This procurement is critical for tracking juvenile salmonids, supporting conservation and research efforts, and ensuring the reliability of data collection in aquatic environments. Interested parties may submit quotations via email to rlujan@usgs.gov by April 9, 2025, at 0800 hrs central time; however, this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and the government reserves the right to determine the procurement process based on the responses received.

Point(s) of Contact
Lujan, Ruperto
(000) 000-0000
rlujan@usgs.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Salient_Characteristics-_Acoustic_Transmitters_amd_Receivers_1.pdf
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The document outlines specifications for acoustic transmitters and receivers under the Juvenile Salmonid Acoustic Telemetry System (JSATS) Program. The required transmitters must be compact, operate within 0-31°C, and emit a signal at 416.7 kHz with configurable coding features. They are expected to include a unique 4-place alphanumeric ID, an 8-bit Barker code, and a 16-bit tag ID with provisions for duty cycling. The receivers must detect and decode various tag codes, connecting to an underwater hydrophone and housed in a weatherproof enclosure. They are required to use 12-volt power, have a direct USB connection for programming, and feature a 32 GB memory card for data storage. Additionally, these receivers will maintain time synchronization through GPS and record system voltage and temperature. Both equipment types must have a warranty of at least one year. This summary reflects the technical requirements meant for procurement via federal RFPs, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and reliability in tracking juvenile salmonids for conservation and research purposes within the context of government funding initiatives.
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