58--ARUS & ACCESSORIES

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for one (1) Firm Fixed Price Commercial Item Contract for Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) and accessories in Coos Bay, Oregon. The ARUs are described as rugged, weatherproof, passive recording devices capable of being programmed for sunrise, sunset, and intermittent recording, and must record with high quality (≥78 dB signal-to-noise ratio) within the range of vocal songbirds and terrestrial mammals (100-96000 Hz).

• Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs):

  • Recording format: 16-bit PCM .wav files.
  • Must accept at least 1 SDXC flash card (Class 4 or higher), supporting up to 1TB.
  • Dimensions: 4.7" x 7" x 1.6".
  • Weight: 1.15lb with batteries.
  • Lithium battery compartment for 6 Lithium-Ion 18650 batteries.
  • Battery life: up to 1330 hours.
  • IP67-rated polycarbonate body with integrated humidity controls; no desiccant packs required.
  • Operating temperature: -4°F to +185°F.
  • Programmable start times (sunrise/sunset) with automatic adjustment.
  • Bluetooth connectivity for field setup.
  • Tool-less opening and closing.

• Microphone Specifications:

  • One channel in stock configuration, two with optional second microphone.
  • Supported sample rates: 8000, 12000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100, 48000, 96000 Hz.
  • Built-in omni-directional microphone.
  • Anti-Alias Filter: -5.0 dB @ 0.4 fs, -12 dB @ 0.6 fs.
  • On-Axis Sensitivity: +12 + 4 dB FS re: 1 Pa at 1 kHz (18 dB gain setting).
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: at least 78dB Typical At 1kHz.

• Accessories:

  • Lithium-Ion 18650 Batteries (must be protected).
  • Cable Locks (must fit and be keyed alike).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Commercial Item Contract.

• Period of Performance: 4/24/2026 – 6/24/2026.

• Submission:

  • Submit completed Standard Form 1449 and acknowledged amendments.
  • Submit a completed price schedule (Section B) with unit price and extended total for each item.
  • Submit applicable Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors.
  • Electronic quotations via email to christy_webster@ios.doi.gov and blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov.
  • Questions due three days prior to solicitation closing.

• Evaluation:

  • Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.
  • Primary evaluation factor: Price.
  • Brand Name or Equal: Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini 2 Li-ion is specified. If offering an "equal" item, provide required information per provision 52.211-6.

• Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (52.219-6).

• Limitations on Subcontracting (52.219-14).

• Nonmanufacturer Rule (52.219-33).

• Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) are mandatory.

• Past performance evaluations will be conducted using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L4326Q0049 makes the following changes:

• Updated Requirements:

  • Item 00020 (ARUs and Accessories): Requires that the lithium-ion 18650 batteries must be protected and that the required locks must fit the product and be keyed alike.
  • Item 00030 (ARU security locks): Requires locks to fit the product and be keyed alike.

• Extended Solicitation Close Date: The deadline for receipt of offers has been extended to April 21, 2026, at 14:00 Pacific Daylight Time.

• Item 00020 (ARUs and Accessories) - Product/Service Description updated.

• Item 00030 (ARU security locks) - Product/Service Description updated.

• Solicitation close date.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 21, 2026, at 14:00 Pacific Daylight Time.

• Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs) and accessories for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Coos Bay District in Oregon. The government is seeking a Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Item Contract.

• Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs): Rugged, weatherproof, passive recording devices capable of programmed recording times, with high-quality sound recording (≥78 dB signal-to-noise ratio) for vocal songbirds and terrestrial mammals (100-96000 Hz). Specific requirements include:

  • 16-bit PCM .wav file format.
  • Support for SDXC flash cards (up to 1TB).
  • Dimensions: 4.7" x 7" x 1.6"; Weight: 1.15lb with batteries.
  • Lithium lid accommodating 6 Lithium-Ion 18650 rechargeable batteries.
  • Battery life up to 1330 hours.
  • IP67-rated polycarbonate body, operating temperature range of -4°F to +185°F.
  • Bluetooth connectivity for setup.
  • Microphone specifications include specific sample rates, an omni-directional microphone, and a signal-to-noise ratio of at least 78dB.

• Lithium-Ion Batteries: Sets of two rechargeable batteries (Product/Service Code 6140).

• Cable Locks: Miscellaneous items (Product/Service Code 9999).

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Commercial Item Contract.

• Period of Performance: April 24, 2026, to June 24, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but quantities are provided for pricing.

• Submission: Quotations must be submitted electronically via email to christy_webster@ios.doi.gov and blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov.

• Format: Submit completed Standard Form 1449 and all acknowledged amendments. Include a price schedule (Section B) with unit prices and extended totals.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Price is a key evaluation factor.

• Key Deadlines:

  • Requests for Information due three days prior to solicitation closing.
  • Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, 1400 local time.

• This acquisition is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334310, Size Standard: 750.

• 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.