7G--INNOVASEA TELEMETRY TAGS

SOL #: 140G0226Q0009Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Interior

Us Geological Survey

OFC OF ACQUISITION GRANTS-DENVER

DENVER, CO, 80225, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Hardware And Software For Dedicated Satellite And Rf (Microwave) Communications Equipment Carrying Data Network Circuits, And Associated Access Facilities. Radio And Tv Signal Generation, Broadcast, And Distribution Components, Handheld 2 Way Radio, And Other Rf Communications Systems. (7G22)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/efb0b0711e9649768b5876d09397add8/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 2, 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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting a market survey (Sources Sought Notice) to identify qualified small businesses for an upcoming requirement to provide Innovasea Telemetry Tags. This is for acquisition planning and is not a solicitation. Responses are requested from specific small business categories, and the deadline for submissions is January 23rd, 2026, at 5:00 pm MST.

Scope of Work

This market survey seeks firms capable of providing acoustic telemetry collars that meet specific technical criteria. Key requirements for the telemetry tags include:

Compatibility: Transmit acoustic signals decodable by 69-kHz Innovasea Marine Systems-Vemco receivers.
Positioning: Produce acoustic signals for sub-meter accuracy within a positional array.
Customization: Customizable tag transmission delay/mode.
Environmental: Operate between 0°C and 40°C and at depths up to 500 m.
GLATOS Compliance: Comply with current GLATOS system requirements for the Great Lakes.
Specifications: Transmitter frequency of 69 kHz, maximum diameter/length of 9/27.5 mm, maximum weight in air of < 5 g, and a minimum battery life of 730 days.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey (NOT a solicitation)
NAICS Code: 334511 (Small Business Size Standard > 1,350 employees)
Response Due: January 23rd, 2026, at 5:00 pm MST
Published: January 12th, 2026

Eligibility / Set-Aside

Responses are specifically requested from:

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms
Small Business firms certified for the 8(a) program
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business firms
Small Businesses

If insufficient interest and capability are not received from these categories, the subsequent solicitation may be issued as unrestricted.

Submission & Evaluation

Interested firms must submit:

Firm's NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and SAM UEI NUMBER.
A CAPABILITY STATEMENT detailing recent (last three fiscal years) relevant performance history (including owner and contact points), capacity (prime/subcontractor), and size status.

Submissions are for acquisition planning purposes only. All costs for providing information are the contractor's responsibility. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB).