Starfish Sonar

The Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Historic Resources is soliciting bids on sonar instrumentation for underwater research and documentation, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. This solicitation is a set-aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified micro businesses and small businesses under a tiered structure: a micro business bid up to and including $10,000 wins if deemed fair and reasonable; otherwise a certified small business bid not exceeding $100,000 wins if fair and reasonable; if neither applies, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder of any size wins.

The scope comprises one StarFish 990F XD System (20-meter) with side scan sonar head, 20-meter tow cable, topside control unit, GPS receiver, power adapters, software, and carrying case, plus one StarFish 990F Topside Control Unit or approved equivalent. Delivery is to the Department of Historic Resources at 2801 Kensington Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23221. The Commonwealth requests delivery within 30 calendar days of order receipt, though bidders may propose alternative schedules. Bid prices must be firm and all-inclusive, covering complete installation ready for use with all freight and shipping charges included.

Bidders must register in eVA and are subject to vendor transaction fees of 1 percent capped at $500 for DSBSD-certified small businesses or $1,500 for other businesses. Payment follows Virginia's Prompt Payment Act via Small Purchase Charge Card, ePayable, EDI, or check upon completion of delivery and acceptance. Award will be announced publicly in eVA for a minimum of 10 days following the procurement decision. Bids remain valid for 60 days from submission unless withdrawn earlier.