SCCAO Data Loggers/Transmitters

Title: South-Central California Area Office (SCCAO) Hydromet Data Loggers/Transmitters

This is a Sources Sought notice for acquisition planning purposes. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time. This notice is being issued to help determine the availability of qualified small businesses technically capable of meeting the Government requirement and to determine the method of acquisition, including whether a small business set-aside is possible.
All eligible and qualified contractors may submit capability statements for consideration. Capability statements received will be reviewed to determine the quantity and availability of small business contractors who have the ability to deliver the item described below. The capability statements received will be used to determine the Bureau of Reclamation¿s (Reclamation) overall procurement strategy. Interested parties shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, tools, and materials to deliver the specified Data Loggers/Transmitters or equal.

The new equipment will need the following specifications:
Sutron Satlink3 Logger/Transmitter
Analog Inputs Analog - 4 - 20 ma
Number of inputs: 1
Range: 0 - 22 mA
Accuracy @ 77 °F (25 °C): 0.02 %
Load: Internal 200 ¿

Analog - Differential
Number of Inputs: 3
Range*: ± 39 mV, ± 312 mV, ± 2,5 V
Accuracy @ 77 °F (25 °C): 0,004 % typ
Resolution: 0,298 µV @ ± 2,5 V scale

Analog - Single Ended - Number of inputs: 2
Range*: 0 - 5 V
Accuracy @ 77 °F (25 °C): 0.004 % typ
Resolution: 0.298 µV
Connection Type Precision analog reference: 2.5 V, 10.0 mA
Switch 12 V: 1.0 A (2 available)
Protected 12V: 1.0 A
RS485
GPS INPUT: SMA-F
RS232: DB9
USB (OTG): USB MICRO AB
USB Host: Type A
microSD: Internal, Expandable up to 32 GB
Digital Outputs Number of inputs: 2.0 - 15 V, optional low level input
Input type: Status, counter, frequency
Max input frequency: 10 KHz, optional debouncing, internal pull
Number of outputs: 2
Output types: On/off/pulse. Open collector w/100 ohm limiting resistor. 100 mA, 15 V max"
Dimensions 15.39 cm x 23.47 cm x 5.08 cm
Display Not Integrated
Frequency
401.63 MHz - 402.85 MHz
(depending on satellite type and channel assignment)
IP Rating IP63 with enclosure
Modem None
Nema Enclosure No
Operating Temperature Range -40 - +70 °C
Outputs
1.25-14 Watts depending on settings
Power Consumption
Voltage: 9 - 20 VDC
Quiescent: ¿ 2 mA typ @12.5 VDC
SDI-12 port Independent channels: 2
Compliance: V1.3 logger
Power: 500 mA max
Supported Telemetry Geostationary Satellite
Weight 3.1 lbs (1.42 kg)

Compact Constant Flow Bubbler
*Parameters Measured Stage/Level
Internal Temperature
Battery
Pressure
Accuracy
0.05% reading with minimum of 0.01 ft
Housing Material
Polycarbonate
Maximum Operating Pressure 3
Measuring Interval 1 s - 24 h
Measuring Range Depth 25 psi
57 ft
(17 m)
Memory Built-in flash, ¿300,000 readings, SD card included, no USB
Nema Enclosure NEMA-4X
Number of orifices 1
Operating Temperature Range -25 - +60 °C standard, -40 - +60 °C optional
Operating voltage 12 - 16 VDC
Orifice Fitting Size 4/6mm tube or 3/8¿ tube
Pressure Range
25 PSI
Protocol MODBUS (via RS232 only), SDI-12, command line
RS485 yes
SD Card yes
SDI-12 port yes
Setup Via front panel, command line or SDI-12
Technology Constant Flow Bubbler with user-programmed bubble rate. Pressure measured by Sutron Accubar¿ Sensor.

Accubar Constand Flow Bubbler Dual Orifice
Accuracy Stage: 0 - 20 ft: ±0.01 ft (0 - 6.096 m: ±0.00305 m)
Level: 20 - 57.5 ft: ±0.05% reading (6.096 - 17.526 m: ±0.05% reading)
(Reference to ft. based on USGS conversion factor)
Pressure: 2.3073 ft (0.7033 m) water per psi
Desiccant Silica gel, lasts up to a year
Dimensions 10.5 x 8.5 x 7.5 in (26.7 x 21.6 x 19.1 cm)
Display LCD operates to -4 °F (-20 °C)
Display Type 2 x 20 character sunlight-readable backlit LCD
Ethernet Capable No
Keypad 6 button
Maximum Current to Serial Instrument 4 amps for 25 psi unit
Measurement Method Platinum RTD (385 or 392) or Precision Thermistor
Measurements Stage/Level
Internal Temperature Battery
Pressure
Optional: Water Temperature
Measuring Interval 1 s - 24 h

Memory Built-in flash: ¿300,000 readings
Nema Enclosure

Polycarbonate NEMA-4X
Number of orifices
2
Operating Humidity 0 - 95 % noncondensing
Operating Temperature Range
-13 - +140 °F standard, -40 - +140 °F optional (-25 - +60 °C standard, -40 - +60 °C optional)
Orifice Fitting Size 3/8 in
Outlet 4/6 mm tube
Pressure Range 25 PSI
Protocol MODBUS (via RS232 only), SDI-12, command line
Purge air pressure
25 psi
Range Stage/Level/Pressure: 25 psi, 17 m
SD Card
Included
Sensor Ports SDI-12, RS232, RS485
Setup Via front panel, command line or SDI-12
Type of measurement Constant Flow Bubbler with user-programmed bubble rate. Pressure measured by Sutron Accubar Sensor.
USB Port
No
Weight 12.2 lbs without dessicant (5.6 kg)
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334519 ¿ Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 600 employees.

Interested contractors may submit capability statements that include the following information: (1) Firm¿s name, address, telephone number, business size and type (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran, Small Business, Woman Owned, etc.), (2) Point of contact including name, position, phone number and email address, and (3) Demonstration of the firm¿s capability to deliver these items, including confirmation of the requested brand name item. Capability statements are to be received no later than 4:00 PM Pacific Time on April 22, 2024.

All responses to this Sources Sought notice shall be forwarded to Joe Molina, Contracting Officer, via email at joemolina@usbr.gov. Any questions shall be forwarded to Joe Molina, Contracting Officer, via email at joemolina@usbr.gov.

Depending on responses received resulting from this sources sought notice, when it is determined that a formal solicitation will be issued, a combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on the SAM website (https://sam.gov/).