Acoustic deterrent construction LD19

This solicitation seeks offers to purchase and install an acoustic deterrent system at Lock and Dam 19 on the Mississippi River in Keokuk, Iowa. The U.S. Geological Survey is procuring all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to construct and install an underwater acoustic deterrent system and fish monitoring array in accordance with the specifications, drawings, terms and conditions provided. Offerors must attend a mandatory site visit on September 29, 2020 and submit pricing by October 27, 2020. Evaluation will consider technical approach, past performance, and price.

This is a total small business set-aside designated under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). The PSC code covers miscellaneous construction services. Offerors must complete all work by April 15, 2021 at the Lock and Dam 19 location in Keokuk, Iowa. The solicitation provides numerous technical specifications and seeks an acoustic deterrent system to safely guide fish away from dam operations over a 5 month performance period during lock closures.