58--ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL

This document is an amendment to solicitation 140G0326Q0009 for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Columbia River Research Laboratory. The purpose of this amendment is to provide revised technical specifications for Acoustic Receivers, Acoustic Transmitters, and Activation Probes (Innovasea NexTrak R1 Receivers, Innovasea v7-1x Acoustic Transmitters, and Innovasea Activation Probes Brand Name or Equal). The solicitation is a small business set-aside with a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, and the award will be all or none. Offers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. Required submissions include a firm, fixed-price quote, a technical description of products/services, signed SF-18 and SF-30 forms, part/item numbers, place of manufacture, SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and estimated delivery date. Responses are due by email to jongjoco@usgs.gov by January 8, 2026, at 0600 Pacific Time. Delivery of equipment is required no later than February 27, 2026, to Cook, WA.

The USGS's Amendment 1 to RFQ 140G0326Q0009 outlines specifications for acoustic transmitters, receivers, and activation probes. The request is for 70 acoustic transmitters, weighing between 4.4 and 4.6g, suitable for fish greater than 350g, with an operating temperature of 0-40°C, emitting a 69 kHz ± 0.5% frequency, and a power output greater than 146 dB. They must be available with an optional temperature sensor (0-40°C, ± 0.5°C accuracy) and be compliant with fresh and saltwater environments. The RFQ also specifies 8 acoustic receivers capable of detecting, decoding, and storing millions of tag detection records from 69 kHz signals. These receivers must be autonomous, waterproof to 500m, battery-powered, and feature Bluetooth connectivity for configuration and real-time data viewing via vendor-provided software. They must record system noise, tilt, temperature, and signal strength, have a programmable built-in sync transmitter, operate between 0-50°C, and be fresh and saltwater compliant with a minimum 1-year warranty. Finally, 4 acoustic receiver activation probes are required, allowing Bluetooth connection for receiver configuration and data viewing. These probes must operate between 0-50°C and also come with a minimum 1-year warranty. The document highlights the need for advanced acoustic monitoring equipment for aquatic research.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Columbia River Research Laboratory, is seeking quotations for "Brand Name or Equal" Innovasea acoustic receivers, transmitters, and activation probes (RFQ 140G0326Q0009). This is a small business set-aside with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. The required equipment includes 8 acoustic receivers, 4 activation probes, and 70 acoustic transmitters, along with shipping and handling. Key specifications include specific operating frequencies, temperature ranges, data storage, and waterproof capabilities. The RFQ emphasizes compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and adherence to the FISMA 18-Point Checklist for IT security. Offerors must be registered in SAM, submit a firm, fixed-price quote, a technical description, a signed SF-18, part numbers, place of manufacture, SAM UEI number, and an estimated delivery date by January 5, 2026. The award will be