ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT - BRAND NAME OR EQUAL
ID: 140G0326Q0009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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/workspace/contract/opp/d419604ccf3e4c37a678064b146d882b/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking quotations for acoustic equipment, specifically "Brand Name or Equal" Innovasea acoustic receivers, transmitters, and activation probes, under solicitation number RFQ 140G0325Q0009. The procurement includes 8 acoustic receivers, 4 activation probes, and 70 acoustic transmitters, with specific requirements regarding operating frequencies, temperature ranges, data storage, and waterproof capabilities. This equipment is crucial for research conducted by the Columbia River Research Laboratory, and the contract is set aside for small businesses with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Interested vendors must submit their firm, fixed-price quotes along with technical descriptions and other required documentation by January 5, 2026, to the primary contact, Joahnne Ongjoco, at jongjoco@usgs.gov.

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    Ongjoco, Joahnne
    (916) 278-9328
    jongjoco@usgs.gov
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    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
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