58--INNOVASEA TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS
Overview
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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), under the Department of the Interior, intends to award a non-competitive, Firm Fixed-Price purchase order to InnovaSea Marine Systems Canada Inc., DBA Vemco, for acoustic transmitters and receivers. This action is for informational purposes only, as the Government plans a sole-source award due to proprietary technology and existing infrastructure compatibility. Responses for informational purposes are due March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 15 acoustic tags and 5 acoustic receivers. This equipment is essential for the Eastern Ecological Science Center's established network of IMS-Vemco acoustic telemetry receivers. The proprietary nature of IMS-Vemco technology ensures compatibility with the existing USGS and regional partners' network, including MATOS, preventing data collection limitations and ensuring compliance with Endangered Species Act reporting requirements. Innovasea exclusively manages the tag ID database, crucial for preventing signal interference and maintaining data integrity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-competitive, Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: InnovaSea Marine Systems Canada Inc., DBA Vemco
- Set-Aside: None
- Responses Due: March 19, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
- Published: March 17, 2026
- NAICS: 334290 (Underwater Sound Equipment), Size Standard: 800 employees
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The Government intends to award non-competitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b) due to the unique and proprietary nature of InnovaSea's equipment, which is the only compatible solution for USGS's existing acoustic telemetry system. While all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration, this notice serves primarily for informational purposes.
Additional Notes
A vendor must be registered at SAM.gov to be awarded the contract. For any inquiries or to submit a response, please email Rafael Anderson at rlanderson@usgs.gov.