66--ATS ELAT Salmon Tracking Tags - KBAO

SOL #: 140R2026Q0029Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Bureau Of Reclamation

MP-REGIONAL OFFICE

SACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

Geophysical Instruments (6655)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a2ff896cdab84b78a204c1dcd2430e19/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 22, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

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, Klamath Basin Area Office (KBAO) is soliciting proposals for 320 Eel Lamprey Acoustic Tags (ELAT) and 4 LightBoxes. These items are essential for an ongoing study tracking juvenile Chinook salmon migration and survival in the Klamath River. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due March 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is to acquire 320 JSATS-compatible Eel Lamprey Acoustic Tags (ELAT) and 4 activation boxes (LightBoxes). These devices will be used to evaluate the survival, migration, and habitat use of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Klamath River. All equipment must be compatible with the existing Juvenile Salmon Acoustic Telemetry System (JSATS) model SR5000.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
Set-Aside: 100% for Small Business (NAICS Code: 334519, Size Standard: 600).
Delivery: Within 12 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Offer Due Date: March 11, 2026, 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time.
Quote Validity: Quotes/offers must be valid for 60 days from the offer due date.
Published: March 4, 2026 (document posted date).

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Requirements:
- Completed Price Schedule and Vendor Information.
- Capability statement demonstrating ability to provide compatible ELAT tags and LightBoxes.
- Registration in System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with complete Representations and Certifications.
Submission Method: Email quote to dkullar@usbr.gov in .pdf format.
Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer with the lowest evaluated price.

Additional Notes

The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference. Payment will be processed via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).