Acoustic Telemetry Tags

The U.S. Geological Survey's Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting a market survey to identify sources capable of providing acoustic telemetry collars under NAICS code 334511. This is a sources sought notice rather than a formal solicitation, designed to assess industry interest and capability before issuing a formal competitive solicitation. The telemetry tags must transmit at 69 kHz, be compatible with Innovasea Marine Systems-Vemco receivers, provide sub-meter positioning accuracy, operate at temperatures between 0°C and 40°C at depths up to 500 meters, maintain a maximum diameter of 9/27.5 mm, weigh under 5 grams, and sustain a minimum battery life of 730 days. Evaluation will prioritize small businesses, with preference given to Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises, SBA HubZone firms, 8(a) program participants, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement including recent relevant performance history and contact information by January 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM MST via email, with the submission being entirely voluntary and at the contractor's own expense.

No set-aside designation has been established for this procurement. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or contractors, nor does it provide award values or budget ranges, as this is a preliminary market assessment rather than a binding commitment to procure. No specific quantities or timelines for service delivery are specified in this sources sought notice. All cost associated with providing information requested by this notice shall be the responsibility of the responding contractor. As this is not a formal solicitation, any future contract opportunity will be posted separately on the Federal Business Opportunities website with no paper copies distributed.