Salmonid Acoustic Telemetry Equipment

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting quotes under solicitation number 140R2026Q0066 for the procurement of salmonid acoustic telemetry equipment, specifically transmitters and receivers used to detect and monitor the presence, routing, and survival estimates of salmon and steelhead. This real-time data supports management efforts to optimize water deliveries from the Central Valley Project (CVP). The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order and is a 100% small business set aside under NAICS code 334511, with a size standard of 1,350 employees. Quotes are due by June 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time and must be submitted electronically to the designated contact. Transmitters must be manufactured domestically in the USA and comply with specific technical parameters, including the JSATS SS400 "injectable" model specifications such as frequency, power output, size, weight, and coating requirements. Receivers must be positively buoyant and compatible with previously purchased systems to ensure interchangeability of parts. The contract includes a detailed delivery schedule extending from August 2026 through March 2027, covering a range of components such as autonomous receivers, replacement parts, battery packs, and multiple batches of JSATS SS400 transmitters with varying battery types and pulse rate intervals. Packaging requirements specify transmitters should be shipped in separate labeled boxes with unique alphanumeric code IDs assigned at award. Vendors are required to demonstrate product quality, provide an MS Excel file with full specifications for each tag, and enable field configuration and verification with supplied tag controllers or activators. The equipment carries a one-year warranty covering parts and labor. This solicitation adheres to commercial item acquisition practices under FAR Part 12, and quotes are to follow instructions under FAR provision 52.212-1 Addendum. No formal written solicitation will be issued beyond this announcement, emphasizing the importance of adhering strictly to submission guidelines and technical specifications provided.