7G--Acoustic Receiver/Datalogger System
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- Solicitation number
- 140R2026Q0090
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7G22 It And Telecom - Network: Satellite And Rf Communications Products (Hw, Perpetual License Software)
- Points of contact
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- Davinder Kullar davinder_kullar@ios.doi.gov (916) 978-5110
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Reclamation is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying an acoustic receiver/datalogger system for fish monitoring within the Central Valley Project, with capability statements due by June 12, 2026. The Government intends to acquire twelve acoustic receiver/datalogger units specified as Lotek WHS4350L or equal for remote deployment requiring long-duration autonomous operation.
Any equal product must be fully compatible with the Government's existing Lotek acoustic telemetry system, including Lotek software, tags/transmitters, data formats, and associated infrastructure, without requiring modification or replacement of existing equipment or software. Minimum salient characteristics include 200-day battery life using four lithium D-cells, approximately 1.7 kg weight, 60 mm by 585 mm dimensions, 400 m depth rating, 8 GB removable microSD data storage, operating temperature range of 0°C to 50°C, 416.7 kHz operating frequency, and BPSK decoding compatible with JSATS AMT 31-bit coding. Data output must include time, date, tag ID, RSSI, and diagnostics.
Interested vendors must submit capability statements by 10:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time on June 12, 2026, to davinder_kullar@ios.doi.gov. Submissions should include business name and address, UEI, business status designation (small business, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, or large business), product information and model numbers, evidence of meeting all salient characteristics, and documentation demonstrating compatibility with Lotek systems where applicable. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Government commitment to award a contract.
Notice text
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE
Acoustic Receiver/Datalogger System (Brand Name or Equal: Lotek WHS4350L)
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government to award a contract.
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking information from vendors capable of providing an acoustic receiver/datalogger system for fish monitoring within the Central Valley Project (CVP). This requirement is Lotek WHS4350L or equal.
The Government intends to acquire twelve (12) acoustic receiver/datalogger units for remote deployment locations requiring long-duration autonomous operation.
Minimum Salient Characteristics (Equal Products Must Meet):
Any equal product must be fully compatible with the Government’s existing Lotek acoustic telemetry system, including Lotek software, tags/transmitters, data formats, and associated infrastructure, without requiring modification or replacement of existing equipment or software.
Minimum requirements include:
• Battery life: ≥200 days (4 lithium D-cells)
• Weight: ~1.7 kg
• Size: ~60 mm x 585 mm
• Depth rating: ≥400 m
• Data storage: ≥8 GB removable microSD
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C
• Operating frequency: 416.7 kHz
• BPSK decoding compatible with JSATS AMT
• 31-bit coding (7-bit Barker, 16-bit ID, 8-bit CRC)
• Data output: time, date, tag ID, RSSI, diagnostics
Response Instructions:
Interested vendors shall submit a capability statement that includes the following:
• Business name & address
• UEI (Unique Entity Identifier)
• Business status (e.g., SB, WOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, large business)
• Product information and model number(s)
• Evidence of ability to meet all salient characteristics
• Documentation demonstrating compatibility with Lotek systems (if applicable)
Responses are due by June 12, 2026, 10AM PDT to davinder_kullar@ios.doi.gov.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 7G--Acoustic Receiver/Datalogger System | Award Notice | |
| Acoustic Receiver/Datalogger System (Lotek WHS4350 | Solicitation | |
| 7G--Acoustic Receiver/Datalogger System | Pre-Solicitation |
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