Intent to Sole Source - Acoustic Telemetry Fish Tags and Receivers
ID: W912EK25RTAG1Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ROCK ISLANDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5001, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

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https://sam.gov/opp/64eb144755dd4236b28c70f754a7ffee/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure 500 acoustic telemetry fish tags and 8 NexTrakR1 receivers for fish tracking purposes, on a sole source basis with INNOVASEA (VEMCO). The procurement includes 200 V13-1x tags with a battery life of approximately 633 days and 300 V16-4x tags with an estimated battery life of 2333 days, both operating at a frequency of 69 kHz, along with durable, waterproof receivers designed for diverse aquatic environments. This acquisition is critical for enhancing the efficacy of the Corps' telemetry initiatives in ecological research and conservation efforts. Interested small-business firms may submit capability statements to the Contracting Officer by April 21, 2025, at 10:00 PM CDT, with all submissions directed to Stanley Bolton at stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil, and a copy to Christopher McCabe at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil.

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    Stanley L. Bolton
    stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil
    Christopher McCabe
    christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil
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    A02 - Statement of Work_Description of Requirement.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking to purchase 500 acoustic telemetry tags and 8 NexTrakR1 receivers for fish tracking purposes. The acquisition consists of 200 V13-1x tags, which feature an approximate battery life of 633 days, and 300 V16-4x tags with an estimated battery life of 2333 days. Both tag types operate at a frequency of 69 kHz and transmit continuously until the battery is depleted. The NexTrakR1 receivers are designed to be durable and waterproof, suitable for use in diverse aquatic environments. They include Bluetooth technology for wireless data transfer and have the capacity to store data in 32 MB of non-volatile flash memory. These devices are essential for enhancing the efficacy of acoustic monitoring within the Corps' telemetry initiatives. All items will be shipped to the Clock Tower Building in Rock Island, IL, addressed to Kyle Bales. This RFP demonstrates the agency's commitment to advanced technology in ecological research and conservation efforts.
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