7G--fish monitoring equipment

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is preparing to solicit Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag antenna systems, related equipment, and technical services for the San Juan River Integrated Program (SJRIP), with solicitation release anticipated July 31, 2026, and capabilities statements due the same date by 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. No set-aside applies. Performance occurs throughout the Continental United States with a one-year delivery timeline after order receipt and period of performance from September 10, 2026, through September 9, 2027.

The procurement requires PIT tag antenna systems in multiple configurations (table-top, racquet, portable, submersible, autonomous, floating, and fixed pass-through in 5 to 20+ foot sizes); Windows 11 or later software compatible with single and multiple antenna systems, capable of downloading, processing, and exporting data to open formats (.csv and .txt) compatible with Excel and Access, with Android device compatibility highly desirable; and miscellaneous equipment including cables, modems, cases, batteries, solar power systems, and installation kits. All antennas must meet MIL-STD-810G METHOD 512.5 waterproofness, detect a 12mm, 134.2 kHz PIT tag at minimum 18 inches (24 inches preferred) at 0 orientation with 10% noise tolerance, and maintain compatibility with Biomark Inc. products.

Vendors must provide or staff a Senior Engineer (3+ years PIT tag system design, construction, installation, and troubleshooting experience), Electronic Technician (1+ years troubleshooting and repair experience), and Antenna Installation Specialist (1+ years fisheries project experience), with travel governed by Federal Travel Regulations.

Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding 5 pages including company UEI, business size and socioeconomic status, relevant experience, and technical capability demonstration to johnny_lyons@ios.doi.gov and kimberley_hervat@ios.doi.gov. Evaluation uses Firm Fixed Price with Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. NAICS 334511; PSC 7G22.