7G--INNOVASEA TELEMETRY TAGS

The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver, issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number 140G0226Q0009 for the procurement of Innovasea acoustic telemetry tags. This market research effort, categorized under NAICS code 334511, aims to identify capable vendors to provide miniature telemetry tags for fish tracking in the Great Lakes. The tags must meet strict technical specifications, including a transmission frequency of 69 kHz compatible with Vemco receivers, sub-meter positioning accuracy, and compliance with GLATOS system requirements. Physical requirements mandate a maximum diameter of 9 mm, a maximum length of 27.5 mm, and a weight of less than 5 grams in air, with a minimum battery life of 730 days and the ability to operate at depths up to 500 meters in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C. As this is a market survey and not a formal solicitation, no contract value, delivery schedule, or formal evaluation factors have been established. Interested firms, including small businesses and those with socioeconomic designations such as SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), or ISBEE, were requested to submit a capability statement, size status, and SAM Unique Entity Identifier by January 23, 2026. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Trisha Beals, with performance expected to be associated with the Denver, Colorado office.