7G--fish monitoring equipment

The Bureau of Reclamation issued a sources sought notice on July 28, 2026 for Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag antenna systems, associated equipment, software, and technical assistance for fish monitoring throughout the Colorado River Basin, with capabilities statements due by August 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

The bureau seeks qualified vendors to supply PIT tag antenna systems in multiple styles (table-top, racquet, portable, submersible, autonomous, floating, and fixed pass-through configurations), software compatible with Windows 11 or later and Android devices, and miscellaneous supporting equipment including communication cables, modems, cases, batteries, and solar power systems. Antennas must meet MIL-STD-810G METHOD 512.5 for waterproofing and achieve minimum read distance of 18 inches for a 12mm, 134.2 kHz PIT tag; compatibility with Biomark Inc. products currently in use is required. Software must capture tag number, date, time, species, length, weight, capture location, and user-specified notes; generate open-format files (.csv and .txt); and support remote access via cell and satellite modems with all updates included in the software price. Delivery must be available throughout the Continental United States with one-year performance period after receipt of order.

Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding five pages demonstrating technical capability to provide PIT tag scanner software, data management and archiving, and qualified personnel including a Senior Engineer (3+ years PIT tag experience), Electronic Technician (1+ years experience), and Antenna Installation Specialist (1+ years fisheries project experience). The anticipated solicitation release is August 4, 2026, with projected performance running September 10, 2026 through September 9, 2027. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price, evaluated using Price Technically Acceptable criteria. NAICS 334511 applies. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not guarantee a formal solicitation will issue.