58--Acoustic Receiver System
Overview
Buyer
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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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting a Sources Sought notice for an Acoustic Receiver System. This is market research to identify qualified sources, particularly within the small business community, for an Acoustic Telemetry System used in monitoring fish movements. Responses are due February 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM Pacific Time.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice is for market research only, not a request for proposal. Its objective is to identify interested and capable firms, including Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), to ensure adequate competition for a potential future solicitation. The specific requirements are subject to change.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an Acoustic Telemetry System, including:
- 14 each Acoustic Receivers (Part Number: SR3017, Trident Acoustic Receiver, Remote Shore-based): Must be shore-based, autonomous, capable of collecting temperature, pressure, and accelerometer data, JSATS compatible, operate from external 12 VDC, include GPS monitoring, real-time clock, 32 GB SDHC memory, NEMA 4X enclosure (max 11.0” x 7.5” x 4.75”, 3 lbs), USB and RS-232 ports, and operate between 0 to 50° C.
- 14 each Hydrophones (Part Number: 19262): Compatible with the receiver, waterproof, with a 50 ft cable.
- 5 each Acoustic Transmitters (Part Number SS410 SS400-SB): Cylindrical, injectable, JSATS compliant, with a tag life of at least 100 days, user-configurable pulse rate, and capable of embedding temperature measurements.
- 14 each RS-232 Extension Modem Cables (Part Number: 18648): For data transmission.
- 14 each Acoustic Transmitters, JSATS, Reference (Part Number: SSREF1): For validation purposes. Delivery is required within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Submission Requirements
Interested small business firms must submit:
- Firm Information: Name, address, phone number, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- Capability Statement: Including recent (within the last three fiscal years) relevant performance history (identify owner, points of contact, phone, email) and capacity performed (e.g., prime, subcontractor).
- Size Status: Clearly state your small business size status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 334510 Satellite Telecommunications (Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)
- Product Service Code: 5845 Underwater Sound Equipment
- Set-Aside: None specified, but actively seeking capabilities from Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB firms.
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Pacific Time
- Published: February 18, 2026
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a solicitation. The Government is not accepting questions regarding this notice. All responses must be submitted via email to Dayna Parkin at dparkin@usgs.gov. Firms must have a UEI and be registered in SAM.gov. Any future Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be posted separately on SAM.gov, and potential responders are responsible for monitoring the site.