7A--Hydroacoustic Software

The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisition and Grants (OAG) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential vendors capable of providing hydroacoustic analysis software for fisheries data collection and analysis. The agency is seeking a comprehensive software solution that supports multiple echosounder file types, operates on Windows systems, and offers advanced capabilities for real-time data collection, calibration, and visualization of aquatic environments. Vendors must submit detailed capability statements via email to jongjoco@usgs.gov by January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern time. The RFI is designed to help the USGS determine whether there are qualified businesses that can meet their technical specifications, with the evaluation focused on the completeness of technical information and the ability to perform complex fisheries data analysis. This is a market research effort and does not guarantee a subsequent contract award.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for small businesses or other preferred vendor categories. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 513210 for Software Publishers and PSC code 7A21 for Business Application Software, suggesting a single software license is being sought. The technical specifications require the software to provide sophisticated analysis tools, including target filtering, habitat mapping, environmental variable tracking, and fish school density estimation, with capabilities for automation using R or Python. The desired software must also demonstrate previous use in published fisheries research and include one year of comprehensive technical support and training options. While no specific timeline for implementation is provided, the RFI suggests the USGS is in the early stages of market research for this specialized hydroacoustic analysis software.