58--ACOUSTIC TRANSMITTERS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Columbia River Research Laboratory, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 140G0326Q0035) for 430 acoustic transmitters, Brand Name or Equal to Advanced Telemetry Systems (ATS) SS400-SB Acoustic Transmitters, Gen IV JSAT Coding. This is a small business opportunity, and award will be all or none. Quotes are due February 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 430 new acoustic transmitters that are Brand Name or Equal to ATS SS400-SB, Gen IV, with JSAT Coding. Key technical specifications include a weight of 0.21g or less, dimensions of 15.00 mm long x 3.3 mm diameter or smaller, and a guaranteed battery life greater than 70 days (at a 5-second pulse rate interval). Transmitters must have an output power greater than +155.5 db, a 4-place alphanumeric code ID, operate between 0 and 31 degrees Celsius, and emit frequency within 416.7 kHz ± 0.5%. They must also feature configurable Pulse Rate Interval (PRI), code ID, and duty cycling, with coding including 8-bit Barker, 16-bit tag ID, and 8-bit CRC. Only new equipment with manufacturer's warranty will be accepted; no grey market or refurbished products.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Small Business Opportunity.
- Delivery: FOB Destination, Cook, WA 98605, no later than April 30, 2026.
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published: February 3, 2026.
- Applicable Acts: Buy-American Act applies, with preference given to US manufacturers and products.
- Tax Status: USGS is tax-exempt.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit the following via email to jongjoco@usgs.gov:
- Firm, fixed price quote.
- Detailed technical description, including product literature and references.
- Signed Standard Form (SF) 18.
- Part or item numbers.
- Place of manufacture for each item.
- SAM Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.
- Estimated delivery date. Submissions by any other means will not be accepted.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on a Trade-Off evaluation considering:
- Price
- Technical Capability
- Past Performance
- Past Experience
- Soonest Delivery
Eligibility
All interested parties must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote.