Boat electrofishing system

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), operating through its National Acquisition Branch within the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotations for one Boat Electrofishing System via Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 140G0126Q0070. The system must be designed for installation in an existing 16-foot Sea Ark boat (model 1660 MVJT) and must operate with pulsed DC current at up to 600 volts in water conductivities ranging from 100 to 1,000 microsiemens per centimeter. Required features include electrical output monitoring and adjustment capabilities, time delivery measured in seconds, water resistance, emergency shut-off functionality, electrical filters for inverter generators, a foot switch, and compatibility with existing anode boom arrays. The procurement will be evaluated using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, meaning the award will go to the lowest-priced quotation that meets all technical specifications. Quotations must be submitted by 1:00 PM EST on March 24, 2026, with all technical questions due by 1:00 PM EST on March 20, 2026, and vendors must designate a single firm representative for all inquiries.

This RFQ is set aside exclusively for small business concerns, and only quotations from certified small business entities will be considered for award. The electrofishing system is intended to replace obsolete Smith Root GPP units currently supporting fisheries research activities at the USGS Oklahoma Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Delivery must occur within 60 days after receipt of order, and the place of performance is the Oklahoma Coop Unit located at 404 Life Sciences West, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-3051, with delivery on an FOB Destination basis. Quoters must submit firm-fixed-price quotations along with their Federal Tax ID Number, Business Size Classification, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number, and must include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes in their pricing.