66--AQUATIC IMAGER CAMERA SYSTEM
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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, has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price contract for an Aquatic Imager Camera System. This system is required for field and laboratory research to understand invasive grass carp spawning in Great Lakes tributaries. The award was made on April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract is for an Aquatic Imager camera system designed to photograph plankton as small as 2mm. Key components and capabilities include:
- A flow-through 4K color line-scan camera system with front and back lighting.
- Operating software and plankton enumeration/classification software.
- A carrying case, desktop sample processing system, vessel deployment system, and flow meter.
- Equipment/software training.
- The system must be capable of ultra-high definition (4K) resolution, powered by 12V battery or 110V, operate in laboratory and field settings, and be water-resistant.
- All equipment must be NEW, manufacturer certified/warranted, and in original packaging. Counterfeit, refurbished, or "Gray Market" items are not acceptable.
- Section 508 requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) must be met, including an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Award Date: April 24, 2026
- Delivery Date: May 22, 2026
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)
Evaluation
The award was made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical acceptability was assessed based on technical brochures or specifications and complete configuration details provided by offerors.