Acoustic Fish Tags (Sole Source)
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center, is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Acoustic Fish Tags required for scientific monitoring at the Cle Elum Dam Helix and Roza Dam research projects. This is a sole-source procurement to Advanced Telemetry Systems (ATS), as ATS is the only known OEM capable of meeting the required specifications. Quotations are due March 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for acoustic fish tag transmitters to support ongoing scientific monitoring for the Cle Elum Dam Helix and Roza Dam fish screen and roller gate research programs. The products fall under Product/Service Code 2060 (Commercial Fishing Equipment).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Award (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (Non-Competitive)
- Delivery: 30 Days After Receipt Of Order
- Place of Performance: Yakima, WA, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a competitive procurement; only Advanced Telemetry Systems (ATS) is expected to submit a quotation. The Government previously posted a Special Notice on February 18, 2026, announcing its intent to award on a sole-source basis to ATS, and no capability statements were received. Offers will be evaluated based on price only, but the expectation is a single submission from ATS. The Government reserves the right not to award.
Key Deadlines
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
- Quotation Due: March 5, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Additional Notes
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). This solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses.