58--BIOSONICS ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT
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The contract is for the procurement of BioSonics brand hydroacoustic equipment under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants in Denver, Colorado. It is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, requiring offerors to be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity ID. The requirement specifies four key components: a Dual-axis mechanical rotator (ROS PT25) with a 45 kg payload, an autonomous echo sounder surface unit with two transducer ports, and two 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split-beam digital transducers, all to be new, authentic, manufacturer-certified, and delivered in original, unopened packaging; gray market, refurbished, counterfeit, or resale items are strictly prohibited. All equipment must meet or exceed detailed technical specifications including ultra-low side lobes to -35 dB, integrated orientation sensors, anodized aluminum housings, and stainless-steel connectors, and must be compatible with BioSonics DT-X Extreme echosounders. Delivery is required by July 31, 2026, and award will follow the lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) method, with technical acceptability determined by submission of brochures or specifications, complete configuration details, proof of manufacturer authorization, demonstrated delivery capability, and compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards via a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Version 2.1 or later. The contractor must comply with extensive federal and Department of the Interior regulations including FAR clauses on whistleblower rights, prohibition of confidentiality agreements, safeguarding government interests, child labor, equal opportunity, and recent additions addressing DEI discrimination. Special requirements mandate adherence to NIST SP 800 series standards, FIPS 199 and 200, DOI’s System Development Life Cycle, annual self-assessments, certification and accreditation of IT systems, and contingency planning aligned with NIST SP 800-34. All IT security protocols are governed by DOI’s Security Integration Guide and Privacy Impact Assessment requirements. Performance is limited to within the United States unless prior written consent is obtained, and any foreign performance necessitates a detailed security plan protecting data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Contract administration is handled by the U.S. Geological Survey Denver
General Info
Contract Value
$102,109Place of Performance
CO, USASet-Aside
Awardee
BIOSONICS, INCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Solicitation Number: 140G0226Q0063
Issued as: Request for Quote (RFQ)
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
1. Description of Requirement
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement for Brand Name BioSonics DT-X Extreme autonomous echo sounder surface unit, two BioSonics 200 kHz 6° DT-X Extreme split-beam digital transducers, and a Remote Ocean Systems dual-axis mechanical rotator per the attached solicitation.
2. Applicable Regulations
This acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
3. Set-Aside & NAICS
a. Set-Aside: Small Business
b. NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
c. Size Standard: 1,350 Employees
4. Solicitation Provisions and Clauses
The following are some FAR provisions and clauses apply and are incorporated by reference. See solicitation for full list:
a. FAR 52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
b. FAR 52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services
5. Submission Requirements
a. Offerors shall include their Unique Entity ID (UEI) number with the quote.
b. Offerors must be current and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award.
c. All requirements for preparation, submission, and receipt of quotes are contained in this solicitation and shall be adhered to.
6. Delivery and Performance
Specific delivery dates, place of performance, and acceptance details will be provided in the attached solicitation.
7. Basis of Award
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The quote with the lowest price will be reviewed first and if that quote is found to be technically unacceptable, the next lowest quote will be reviewed and etc. To be considered technically acceptable, offeror shall provide technical brochures or specifications, complete configuration to include quantity, part numbers, and descriptions, per line item as specified in this buy. Failure to submit this info may be considered as non-responsive. These technical brochures or specifications must demonstrate the proposed equipment meets or exceeds all of the minimum characteristics listed above. All vendors must quote Authentic, Manufacturer certified/warranted products in original, intact manufacturer's packaging, no "Gray Market", counterfeit, refurbished, or resale items shall be considered.
8. Submission Deadline and Contact
Quotes and all questions must be submitted via email to: Beth Wilson at contact@example.gov
Closing date and time for receipt of quotes and questions are specified in the attached solicitation.
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