58--ACOUSTIC RECEIVER

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Cooperative Research Units in Orono, Maine, is seeking to acquire 10 next-generation remote release acoustic receivers to replace aging VR2W and VR2AR units that are increasingly prone to failure. The receivers must be fully compatible with the existing Innovasea software and firmware ecosystem to ensure seamless integration with current monitoring systems and the ability to detect signals from fish tagged in prior years. Detailed technical specifications are outlined in the attached Salient Characteristics document, which governs all requirements for performance, functionality, and compatibility. This procurement is being conducted as a non-competitive action under a Notice of Intent, with no formal solicitation issued, indicating the intent to award directly to a single source vendor based on technical necessity and system interoperability. The procuring agency is the Office of Acquisition Grants-National within the Department of the Interior, operating under NAICS code 334515, with the solicitation number 140G0126Q0194 and a posting date of June 30, 2026. Proposals or capability statements from responsible parties may be submitted but are not required, and must be emailed to Contracting Officer Brian Baker at brian_baker@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00 PM EST on July 10, 2026. The award will be made based on technical suitability and compatibility rather than competitive pricing or evaluation factors, and no formal contract clauses, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, or pricing structures have been issued at this stage. The place of performance and final contract value remain unspecified, and no representations, certifications, or special contract requirements beyond compatibility and technical alignment are documented.