58--BIOSONICS ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT

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