58--ACOUSTIC RECEIVERS, TRANSMITTERS, AND ACTIVATION PROBES
ID: 140G0325Q0016Type: Sources Sought
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/4c3f787eb7654786a6cf5d407caaf345/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified businesses to provide acoustic receivers, transmitters, and activation probes as part of a market research initiative. The procurement includes 205 lightweight transmitters utilizing binary phase shift keyed (BPSK) technology, designed for various fish sizes, and capable of operating in specific temperature ranges while emitting signals at a frequency of 69 kHz. This equipment is crucial for underwater research initiatives targeting marine life and ecosystems, emphasizing the need for technical precision and durability in environmental monitoring. Interested vendors must submit their technical specifications and brochures via email to Yangzhi Deng at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by January 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST, as hardcopy submissions will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Deng, Yangzhi
    (916) 278-9326
    yangzhideng@usgs.gov
    Files
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    Specs_Acoustic_Equipment_1.pdf
    This government document specifies the requirements for acoustic transmitters, receivers, and activation probes for a research project involving aquatic species. The procurement includes 205 transmitters, each weighing between 9.1 and 9.8 grams, utilizing binary phase shift keyed (BPSK) technology for unique identification. The transmitters must accommodate various fish sizes while maintaining a body weight tagging ratio of 2%. They are expected to operate within a temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees Celsius and emit signals at a frequency of 69 kHz with a power output exceeding 147 dB. Optional temperature sensors are also required. Additionally, the document outlines specifications for 16 waterproof acoustic receivers, capable of detecting and storing a vast number of tag records. These receivers will operate independently at depths up to 700 meters and function in temperatures of 0-50 ºC. They must feature Bluetooth connectivity for data access and configuration, equipped with a built-in sync transmitter and a warranty extending to a year. Finally, the acquisition includes four activation probes that facilitate Bluetooth connections to the receivers. This document serves as a vital guideline for agencies or vendors responding to the national or state-level Request for Proposals (RFPs) to support underwater research initiatives targeting marine life and ecosystems. It highlights the technical precision and durability requirements essential for environmental monitoring.
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