The U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants awarded a purchase order to Norbit US LTD for $333,318.75 on September 22, 2026, under a total small business set-aside for one Winghead X series multibeam echosounder with PORTUS universal mounting system, lightweight carbon fiber pole, and integrated GNSS/INS with active stabilization. Performance is in Columbia, Missouri. The system must deliver minimum 512 beams with 0.5–0.9 degree resolution at 400 kHz and 0.3–0.5 degree resolution at 700 kHz, weigh less than 7.5 kilograms in water, and output bathymetry and backscatter data. Delivery is due within 90 days of purchase order receipt, with manufacturer-certified multi-day onsite training to certify USGS technicians required within 120 days. The system supports inland lake, river, and stream surveys for endangered species habitat management and invasive species research. Ultimate completion date is December 21, 2026. The requirement originated from an RFQ posted September 16, 2026, evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable criteria with firm-fixed pricing.