FRA Hydroacoustics System with Transducer and Software

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, specifically the Office of State Procurement Services acting on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, is seeking quotations for a Kongsberg Ocean Science EK80 Portable Entry Hydroacoustics System. This procurement involves acquiring a comprehensive hydroacoustics system with specific components, including a WBT Mini Transceiver unit, ES38-18/200-18C transducer with cable, EK80 WBT Mini software license, and Echoview Entry software license. The primary objective is to enhance the department's capability to survey forage fish species and smaller-bodied fish populations across Maine's waterways, with the system being portable for use on MDIFW watercraft statewide. Quotations must be submitted electronically through the State of Maine's Advantage Vendor Self Service procurement system by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 21st, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on best value, considering compliance, delivery timelines, and overall State interests, with award going to the lowest-priced qualified bidder that meets all specifications. Bidders are required to submit a signed bid cover page, responsible bidder form, and warranty information, and may submit questions up to 48 hours before the closure date.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The State reserves the right to not award to the lowest-priced bidder if the vendor has documented poor performance or a terminated contract within the last five years. The procurement anticipates making a single award for one hydroacoustics system, with delivery required to the MDIFW office located at 15 Game Farm Road in Gray, Maine. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale and will accept quotations without tax charges. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of an accurate and acceptable invoice. Following award notification, all submissions will become public records available for inspection under the Maine Freedom of Access Act. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves a single unit of a specialized hydroacoustics system, suggesting a focused and potentially precise procurement budget aligned with the specific technical requirements of the marine research equipment.