NIGP 22060: Sonar Instruments, Research Type

NIGP 22060 Sonar Instruments, Research Type is an Item code encompassing specialized sonar and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) equipment that state and local governments procure for search and rescue operations, law enforcement, environmental monitoring, marine research, and infrastructure inspection. Recent solicitations show purchases of dual-frequency side scan sonar systems for seafloor mapping, fish-finder and side imaging sonar units for water-based operations, GPR carts with real-time signal processing for subsurface utility detection, and associated accessories including transducers, tablets, and mounting equipment. Issuing bodies span municipal wastewater departments, police special operations units, county procurement offices, state natural resources agencies, and university marine research centers—a mix reflecting both emergency-response applications and research-oriented deployments. Procurement volumes are typically single-unit or small-lot acquisitions, often with manufacturer-specific requirements and no substitutions permitted.

State and local activity under this code concentrates in coastal and water-adjacent jurisdictions including Florida, Texas, Mississippi, Maryland, and Illinois. The City of Tampa Wastewater Collection issued RFQ 26P00460 (due July 27, 2026) for a PinPointR GPR Cart with 400 MHz and 800 MHz dual-frequency capability, weighing 45 pounds and including a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro as the operating interface, with 30-day delivery and on-site vendor training required. The City of Austin Purchasing Office solicited quotations for Humminbird sonar equipment (IFQ8700JHV1013, due July 13, 2026) supporting the Austin Police Department's Special Operations search and rescue program, comprising fish finders, side imaging transducers, and imaging units. The University of Southern Mississippi issued sealed bids (3160008071, due June 9, 2026) for a high-resolution side scan sonar system with 400 and 900 kHz dual frequencies and 175-meter operating range for seafloor mapping and target detection. Howard County, Maryland and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Law Enforcement posted IFB and competitive bids respectively for Kongsberg and Humminbird sonar systems with specialized imaging and positioning capabilities, reflecting sustained procurement activity across equipment categories and mission types.