Sources_Sought_Fish_Monitoring_1.pdf

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Attached to: 7G--FISH MONITORING EQUIPMENT
Solicitation number: 140R4026Q0124
Issued by: Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation

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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, for fish monitoring equipment under the San Juan River Integrated Program (SJRIP).

The Bureau seeks to acquire Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag antenna systems, associated PIT-tag equipment, software, and technical assistance for antenna system installation, operations, and maintenance. The equipment will be used to track and record movements of fish and other animals outfitted with PIT tags for monitoring and research of endangered species and fish populations. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price with Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria. The estimated solicitation release date is July 31, 2026, with a projected period of performance from September 10, 2026, through September 9, 2027. The vendor must be capable of shipping anywhere within the Continental United States. The NAICS code is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System Manufacturing). Interested firms must submit a Capabilities Statement not to exceed 5 pages by July 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time to the Contracting Officer (johnny_lyons@ios.doi.gov) and Contract Specialist (kimberley_hervat@ios.doi.gov). The statement must include company information with UEI and point of contact, business size and socioeconomic status, relevant experience, and technical capability demonstrating ability to provide required software for PIT tag scanner operations and data management, as well as qualified personnel including a Senior Engineer, Electronic Technician, and Antenna Installation Specialist. This notice is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee issuance of a contract. The government will not reimburse costs associated with preparing responses.

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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Fish Monitoring Equipment SJRIP – Bureau of Reclamation

Notice Type: Sources Sought

Posted Through: Government Point of Entry (GPE) – SAM.gov

NAICS: 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System Manufacturing.

Place of Performance: The vendor shall be capable of shipping anywhere within the Continental United States.

Estimated Period of Performance: 1 Year ARO

1. PURPOSE:

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, seeks to acquire Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag antenna systems, associated PIT-tag equipment, software, and technical assistance for activities such as antenna system installation and operations and maintenance of existing systems.

This Sources Sought is NOT a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this notice.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The objective of this contract is to acquire Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag antenna systems, related PIT-tag equipment, software, and technical assistance for activities such as antenna system installation and operations and maintenance of existing systems.

3. BACKGROUND

Reclamation uses PIT tag antennas and related equipment for various applications, including tracking and recording the movements of animals—primarily fish—as well as other objects.

These tags and associated equipment are essential for ongoing monitoring and research involving endangered species and other fish populations outfitted with PIT tags.

4. ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE

A Firm Fixed Price is contemplated. Anticipated solicitation release date is 7/31/2026, with a projected period of performance from 9/10/2026 – 9/09/2027. Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) unless otherwise stated.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Interested firms are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement (5 pages max) containing:

1. Company Information:

o Name, Address, UEI o Point of Contact (email & phone)

2. Business Size & Socioeconomic Status:

o Small Business, SBSA, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.

3. Relevant Experience:

o Demonstrated experience providing propagate, delivering, and installing native plant materials

4. Technical Capability:

o Ability to meet the Software required to operate the PIT tag scanners, download data from scanners, and to archive information on PIT tags in a database requirement described in the Specification.

o Ability to provide qualified personnel, including a Senior Engineer, Electronic Technician, and Antenna Installation Specialist, as specified in the requirements.

6. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

Responses must be emailed to:

Contracting Officer - Johnny Lyons johnny_lyons@ios.doi.gov and Contract Specialist - Kimberley Hervat kimberley_hervat@ios.doi.gov

Subject Line: Fish Monitoring Equipment SJRIP Response Due: July 31, 2026, by 10:00 am MT. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

7. DISCLAIMER

This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quote), nor does it guarantee issuance of a solicitation.

The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting responses to this notice.

mailto:johnny_lyons@ios.doi.gov