20--Salmonid Acoustic Telemetry Equipment

The Bureau of Reclamation (Interior Region 10, California Great Basin) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice to identify vendors capable of supplying Salmonid Acoustic Telemetry Equipment—including JSATS SS400 injectable transmitters, ATS SR3001 autonomous receivers and related components—per the attached draft specifications. The agency is gathering market information to decide whether a future acquisition will be solicited on a brand‑name or equal‑specification basis (FAR 11.104) and to shape the acquisition strategy. Required items are detailed in Tables 1, 2a, 2b, with multiple “date needed by” delivery points ranging from 30 Sept 2026 through 1 Feb 2027. Respondents must submit a capability statement that demonstrates ability to meet the salient characteristics, interoperability with existing ATS receivers, performance requirements (e.g., 154 dB re 1 µPa 1 m, 416.7 kHz ±0.5 kHz, configurable PRI, U.S. manufacturing), warranty life expectations, and provide an Excel data file for each tag (model, battery, ID, PRI, dimensions, power output, warranty life, manufacture date). The notice references NAICS 334511 with a small‑business size standard of 1,350 employees; vendors should indicate their business size and classification (e.g., small, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, VOSB). Responses are due Wednesday, April 22 2026, 10:00 a.m. PT, to Margaret Jones (margaret_jones@ios.doi.gov). This notice is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract.

Notice ID

57a966c82116482588a8d9cbd346dc58

Solicitation Number

140R2026Q0066

NAICS Code

334511

Classification Code

2060