Notice of Intent - WSD Acoustic Fish Tags
ID: W912P723P0004P00003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW075 ENDIST SAN FRANSAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102-3406, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/dee574db917d4110a65f89350ed6918f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) San Francisco District, intends to procure acoustic transmitter tags through a contract modification with HTI-VEMCO USA Inc. This procurement aims to fulfill the requirement for acoustic transmitter tags, which are essential for various research and monitoring applications in aquatic environments. Interested suppliers are invited to demonstrate their capabilities and interest in fulfilling this requirement by providing specific organizational information and evidence of their ability to meet the government's needs. Responses must be submitted by 12:00 PM (PDT) on January 5, 2026, to James Neal at james.neal@usace.army.mil.

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    James Neal
    (415) 503-6891
    james.neal@usace.army.mil
    Mary C. Fronck
    (415) 503-6554
    (415) 503-6688
    mary.fronck@usace.army.mil
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