Biosonics acoustic equipment
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0226Q0063
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5845 Underwater Sound Equipment
- Points of contact
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- Mary Wilson bwilson@usgs.gov (573) 397-2277
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey seeks brand-name BioSonics acoustic equipment including an autonomous echo sounder surface unit, two 200 kHz 6 DT-X Extreme split-beam digital transducers, a dual-axis mechanical rotator, and transducer cables, with quotes due June 12, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside (NAICS 334511, size standard 1,350 employees) conducted as a Request for Quote under FAR Parts 12 and 13. Amendment 0001, issued June 3, adds transducer cables to the equipment list and extends the due date from June 5 to June 12. Questions are due June 10, 2026.
Place of performance is the USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, with delivery required by July 31, 2026. All equipment must be new, authentic, manufacturer-certified products in original packaging from authorized distributors; gray market, counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items are not permitted. Offerors must submit technical brochures demonstrating that proposed equipment meets or exceeds minimum specifications and provide complete configuration details with part numbers and quantities. All equipment must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme systems.
Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offerors must be registered and current in SAM and include their UEI number. Technical and accessibility conformance documentation, including Section 508 Accessibility Conformance Reports, are required. Quotes must be submitted electronically to the contracting officer; the government file indicates the underlying justification for the brand-name requirement is FAR 6.103-1 sole source, citing full compatibility only with BioSonics equipment and existing partner systems.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001 is issued to include an updated brand-name equipment list, with the additional items highlighted in yellow, and to extend the quotation due date to June 12, 2026
Update #1 ·
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE
Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0063
Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
1. Description of Requirement
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for Brand Name BioSonics DT-X Extreme autonomous echo sounder surface unit, two BioSonics 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split-beam digital transducers, and a Remote Ocean Systems dual-axis mechanical rotator per the attached solicitation.
2. Applicable Regulations
This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
3. Set-Aside & NAICS
a. Set-Aside: Small Business
b. NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
c. Size Standard: 1,350 Employees
4. Solicitation Provisions and Clauses
The following are some FAR provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference. See solicitation for full list:
a. FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
b. FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
5. Submission Requirements
a. Offerors shall include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number with the quote.
b. Offerors must be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
c. All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6. Delivery and Performance
Specific delivery dates, place of performance, and acceptance details will be provided in the attached solicitation.
7. Basis of Award
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or specifications, complete configuration to include quantity, part numbers, and descriptions, per line item as specified in this buy. Failure to submit this info may be considered as non-responsive. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items shall be considered.
8. Submission Deadline and Contact
Quotes and all questions must be submitted via email to: Beth Wilson at beth_wilson@ios.doi.gov
Closing date and time for receipt of quotes and questions are specified in the attached solicitation.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0226Q0063_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0226Q0063.pdf | ||
| Acoustic_EQ_Biosonics_Brand_Name_Justification_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Biosonics acoustic equipment | Award Notice | |
| Biosonics acoustic equipment | Solicitation |
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