ARUS & ACCESSORIES

Quick Summary

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Coos Bay District, Oregon, is soliciting proposals for Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) and Accessories. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Item Contract set aside for Total Small Business. The purpose is to procure equipment for sound recording of vocal songbirds and terrestrial mammals. Offers are due April 17, 2026, at 1400 local time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the procurement of:

• Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs): Rugged, weatherproof, passive recording devices with specific technical requirements including:
  • High-quality sound recording (≥78 dB signal-to-noise ratio) for 100-96000 Hz range.
  • 16-bit PCM .wav file format.
  • Support for SDXC flash cards up to 1TB.
  • Compact dimensions (4.7" x 7" x 1.6") and light weight (1.15lb with batteries).
  • Lithium lid for 6 Lithium-Ion 18650 rechargeable batteries, providing up to 1330 hours of battery life.
  • IP67-rated polycarbonate body, operating from -4°F to +185°F.
  • Bluetooth connectivity for setup.
  • Omni-directional microphone with specific sample rates.
• Lithium-Ion Batteries: Sets of two rechargeable batteries (Product/Service Code 6140).
• Cable Locks: Miscellaneous items (Product/Service Code 9999).

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Item Contract.
• Period of Performance: April 24, 2026, to June 24, 2026.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%).
• NAICS Code: 334310, Size Standard: 750 employees.
• Published Date: April 6, 2026.
• Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, at 1400 local time.
• Requests for Information Due: Three days prior to solicitation closing.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to christy_webster@ios.doi.gov and blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov.
• Required Documents: Completed Standard Form 1449, all acknowledged amendments, and a price schedule (Section B) with unit prices and extended totals.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, with price being a key evaluation factor.

Additional Notes

• The ARUs are specified as "Brand Name or Equal to: Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini 2 Li-ion."
• Invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
• Past performance evaluations will be conducted and recorded in CPARS.