Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) System

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office is conducting market research to procure an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) System through a sources sought notice. The contract seeks a portable nine-beam ADCP system with specific technical requirements, including velocity measurement ranges of 0.06m to 40m, an accuracy of 0.25%, and depth measurement capabilities from 0.2m to 80m. Interested parties must submit their responses by 0900 Mountain Time on January 22, 2025, to lhubbard@blm.gov, with the equipment to be delivered to Taos, NM by August 1, 2025. The BLM will use the responses to determine whether the procurement will be set aside for small businesses or conducted through full and open competition. The evaluation will focus on the vendor's ability to meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the accompanying product specification document.

The sources sought notice indicates potential set-aside opportunities for small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), or general small business categories. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement falls under NAICS category 334513 for Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 6685 for pressure, temperature, and humidity measuring instruments. The solicitation requires a comprehensive ADCP system that includes multiple frequency transducers, Hydroboard II or equivalent, necessary cables, power supply, shipping case, and Windows software for real-time display capabilities. The system must also include additional features such as temperature sensing, compass/tilt functionality, and meet specific operational parameters. The government's market research approach suggests a thorough evaluation of potential vendors' technical capabilities and readiness to meet the precise requirements of the ADCP system.