ELAT Salmon Tracking Tags - KBAO
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- Solicitation number
- 140R2026Q0029
- Agency
- Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6655 Geophysical Instruments
- Points of contact
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- Davinder Kullar dkullar@usbr.gov (916) 978-5110
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is conducting market research through this sources sought notice to identify potential manufacturers of IMT ELAT (Eel Lamprey Acoustic Tag) Salmon Tracking Tags for monitoring juvenile Chinook salmon in the Klamath River. The agency is seeking telemetry transmitters that are fully implantable in 65mm juvenile salmon and must be fully compatible with JSATS autonomous acoustic receivers (ATS SR5000) to ensure continuity with prior fisheries research and restoration studies. Interested vendors must submit comprehensive capability statements by January 27, 2026, demonstrating their ability to meet all technical specifications including the precise dimensional and operational requirements. The capability statements should include the firm's name, contact information, business size designation, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, along with detailed evidence of technical capability. The Government anticipates awarding this requirement as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, though this sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and does not obligate the Government to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is not restricted to small businesses or other special categories. Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc. is believed to be the sole existing manufacturer of ELAT tags and current technology holder, though the Government is open to qualified alternative sources. The contract will involve delivery of 4 activation boxes and 320 acoustic telemetry transmitters that must meet exacting specifications: 2mm diameter, 12mm length, 0.08g weight in air, approximately 30-day operational life at a 5-second ping rate, 416.7 kHz frequency, and 65,536 unique ID codes. While no specific budget or award value is disclosed in this sources sought notice, the quantity and specialized nature of the tags suggest a moderate to substantial procurement. Interested vendors have until January 27, 2026, to submit their capability statements for this pre-solicitation market research phase.
Notice text
Sources Sought Notice
ELAT Salmon Tracking Tags
This Sources Sought notice is issued solely for informational and planning purposes to conduct market research and assess industry capabilities. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is seeking potential sources capable of providing IMT ELAT (Eel Lamprey Acoustic Tag) Salmon Tracking Tags. These tags will be used to monitor the survival, migration, and habitat use of juvenile Chinook salmon in the Klamath River as part of ongoing fisheries research and restoration efforts.
Product Description
The Government requires:
• Quantity: 4 Activation Boxes and 320 acoustic telemetry transmitters (ELAT Tags)
• Specifications:
o Implantable in juvenile Chinook salmon ≥65 mm
o Fully compatible with JSATS autonomous acoustic receivers (ATS SR5000)
o Must match prior ELAT specifications:
Diameter: 2 mm
Length: 12 mm
Weight: 0.08 g in air
Operational life: ~30 days at 5-second ping rate
Frequency: 416.7 kHz
65,536 unique ID codes
Tags must ensure data continuity with previous years’ studies and meet all technical requirements for compatibility and performance.
Contract Type
The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
Submission Instructions
The Government believes that Advanced Telemetry Systems, Inc, is the only manufacturer of these ELAT tags and owns the technology required to produce them. However, interested vendors who believe they can provide ELAT Tags that fully meets all technical requirements, including size, weight, operational life, frequency, and compatibility with JSATS receivers—must submit a comprehensive capability statement.
The statement must include:
• Firm’s Name
• Capability Statement demonstrating ability to meet all specifications
• Contact Information
• Business Size (Small/Large)
• Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number
Capability statements that do not demonstrate the ability to meet all specified requirements will not be considered valid responses to this notice.
Please submit responses via email to Davinder Kullar at dkullar@usbr.gov no later than January 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ATS ELAT Salmon Tracking Tags - KBAO | Award Notice | |
| ATS ELAT Salmon Tracking Tags - KBAO | Solicitation | |
| ELAT Salmon Tracking Tags - KBAO | Pre-Solicitation |
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