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 request for quotation (RFQ 140G0326Q0035) for 430 Acoustic Transmitters. This is a Small Business Set-Aside for brand name or equal equipment to the Advanced Telemetry Systems (ATS) SS400-SB model. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 430 acoustic transmitters with Gen IV JSAT Coding. Key technical specifications include:
- Weight/Size: 0.21g or less; maximum dimensions of 15.00 mm length x 3.3 mm diameter.
- Performance: Guaranteed battery life >70 days (at 5-second pulse rate); output power > +155.5 db.
- Coding: 8-bit Barker, 16-bit tag ID, and 8-bit CRC; configurable Pulse Rate Interval (PRI) and duty cycling.
- Condition: New equipment only; no refurbished or grey market items. All items must include a manufacturer's warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery Date: No later than April 30, 2026
- FOB Point: Destination (Cook, WA 98605)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Trade-Off basis considering the following factors:
- Price
- Technical Capability
- Past Performance
- Past Experience
- Soonest Delivery
Additional Notes
The Buy American Act applies, giving preference to U.S. manufacturers. Offerors must be active in SAM.gov at the time of submission. Submissions must include a signed SF-18, technical descriptions, and place of manufacture for each item.