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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) New Jersey Field Office is soliciting quotes for specialized acoustic monitoring equipment to detect and categorize wildlife calls at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. The procurement includes 20 acoustic monitors, 10 replacement windscreens, and 1 audio processing software package under Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 140F1S26Q0012. The acoustic monitors must meet specific technical specifications including 16-bit PCM .wav file recording capability, omni-directional microphones, IP67-rated weatherproof polycarbonate housing, and operating temperatures ranging from -4°F to +185°F with 4-8 AA battery power. The audio processing software must be compatible with ARUSt and capable of sorting, labeling, and identifying bird songs, frog calls, and bat identifications from extended recordings. The contract will be awarded using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology on a firm-fixed price basis. Vendors must submit questions by January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with quotes due by January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST, and all quotes will remain valid for 60 calendar days from receipt.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, making it available only to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract covers a one-year period with a required delivery date of February 11, 2026. The performance location is Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst in New Jersey. Interested vendors should submit their quotes directly to Mary Rawlinson at Mary_Rawlinson@fws.gov to be considered for award under this LPTA evaluation process.