R6 Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory Mini Acoustic Recorders
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1240BD27Q0008
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Corvallis, Oregon 97331, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station's Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon seeks 523 small autonomous bio-acoustic recorders through a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.6, with offers due November 17, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 334310 (PSC 5835).
Place of performance is Corvallis, Oregon 97331, with delivery FOB Destination to 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331, within 60 days of receipt of order. The units support passive acoustic monitoring under the Northwest Forest Plan Effectiveness Monitoring Program. Recorders must be brand-new, turnkey, and ready for field deployment, with an enclosure not exceeding 6" x 8" x 3" and a weight below 1.5 lbs with batteries installed. The body must be weatherproof with integrated internal humidity controls, without external desiccant packs. The units must accept rechargeable Li-ion 18650 batteries and provide a minimum 1,200-hour battery life, per the attachment summary. Each unit requires a minimum two-year manufacturer's commercial warranty and complete operator and programming manuals. Equivalent products matching the baseline parameters will be considered. The attachment summary also lists an operating range of -4°F to +185°F, SDXC storage up to 1TB, 16-bit PCM .wav recording, and sunrise/sunset recording automation.
Quantities are 523 each under CLIN 0001 and one lot of shipping and delivery under CLIN 0002. Award goes to a single firm-fixed-price offer that is most advantageous to the Government, based on technical capability, delivery timeline, and fair and reasonable pricing. The source states no dollar value or budget. Quote packages must include SF-1449, any amendments, pricing for both CLINs, and technical documentation with a Requirements Compliance Checklist. Vendors must maintain active SAM registration. The attachment summary states a due date of November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST, which conflicts with the notice's November 17, 2026 due date field.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
Description
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory (Corvallis, OR), requires the procurement and delivery of 523 brand-new, small autonomous bio-acoustic recorders. This purchase directly supports mission-critical passive acoustic monitoring work under the Northwest Forest Plan Effectiveness Monitoring Program.
CRITICAL CRITERIA FOR FIELD OPERATIONS:
Because field personnel must manually pack and carry large volumes of these recorders on foot through remote backcountry, steep slopes, and exceptionally rough wilderness terrain, minimizing physical burden is critical. Achieving the smallest possible exterior footprint and the absolute lightest weight profile is a vital operational necessity for safety, multi-day hiking range, and field deployment efficiency. Due to the remote locations and the need to make as few trips as possible for efficiency and safety, it is also vital this recorder is equipped with a long battery life.
All units delivered under this contract must be fully operational, turnkey, and ready for immediate field deployment. Equivalent products matching these baseline performance parameters will be fully considered.
Core Requirements & Salient Characteristics
- CLIN 0001: Small Autonomous Bio-Acoustic Recorders (Quantity: 523 EA)
- CLIN 0002: Shipping and delivery fees (Quantity: 1 EA)
- Physical Dimensions: Enclosure profile must not exceed 6” x 8” x 3”
- Maximum Weight: Less than 1.5 lbs with batteries installed
- Weatherproofing: Fully weatherproof body featuring integrated internal humidity controls without requiring external desiccant packs
- Battery Performance: Compatible with rechargeable Li-ion 18650 batteries achieving a minimum 1,200-hour continuous or scheduled lifespan
- Storage Interface: Native support for at least one SDXC flash card slot up to 1TB in capacity
- Acoustic Specs: Audio capture between 8,000 Hz and 96,000 Hz with a minimum 75dB signal-to-noise ratio and anti-aliasing filter
- Connectivity: Integrated Bluetooth for wireless mobile application programming alongside smart seasonal calendar scheduling
- Warranty Support: Minimum two (2) year comprehensive commercial warranty from the date of government acceptance
Delivery & Logistics
- Shipping Terms: FOB Destination
- Delivery Location: PNW Forestry Sciences Laboratory, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
- Delivery Timeline: Completed within a maximum of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO), though shorter timelines are evaluated more favorably
Please see attached solicitation for full list of characteristics and evaluation criteria.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C04_CSS_Acoustic Recorders_1240BD27Q0008.pdf |
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