7G--FISH MONITORING EQUIPMENT

The contract seeks procurement of passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag antenna systems and associated equipment and services to support fish monitoring efforts in the Colorado River Basin under the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior. The scope includes portable, submersible, and fixed antennas capable of detecting 12mm, 134.2kHz PIT tags with a minimum read distance of 18 inches at 10% noise, with a preferred distance of 24 inches and a read angle of 24 degrees or greater; all equipment must be fully compatible with Biomark Inc. systems. Software requirements mandate compatibility with Windows 11 and Android operating systems, support for remote data access via cellular or satellite modems, and the ability to export data in .csv and .txt formats. Supporting equipment includes cables, modems, solar power systems, charging kits, and installation supplies. Technical services require a team consisting of a Senior Engineer with at least three years of relevant experience, an Electronic Technician with one year of experience in high-noise electromagnetic environments, and an Antenna Installation Specialist with one year of fisheries project experience. All delivery and deployment activities must occur within the Continental United States and be completed within one year of order receipt. All antennas must meet MIL-STD-810G, Method 512.5, for waterproofness and immersion resistance, ensuring durability under field conditions. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on a price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, meaning proposals must satisfy all mandatory technical requirements to be eligible, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. Proposals must be submitted as a single Capabilities Statement limited to five pages via email by 10:00 AM Mountain Time on July 31, 2026, to the designated contracting officials. Offerors must provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and declare their business size and socioeconomic status, including eligibility for categories such as small business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB. Travel conducted under the contract must comply with Federal Travel Regulations. No formal FAR clauses, invoice methods, payment details, or accounting codes are specified in the documentation, and no COR or COTR has been named; the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist serve as the primary points of contact. Delivery is expected to begin after receipt of order, with the anticipated period of performance running from September 10, 2026, to September 9