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R6 Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory Mini Acoustic Recorders

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, is soliciting firm-fixed-price quotes for the procurement and delivery of 523 brand-new, small autonomous bio-acoustic recorders. This equipment is critical for passive acoustic monitoring under the Northwest Forest Plan Effectiveness Monitoring Program to ensure compliance with the National Forest Management Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requiring vendors to maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. The recorders must meet strict technical specifications to support field operations in remote, rough wilderness terrain. Key requirements include a maximum weight of 1.5 lbs with batteries, an enclosure profile not exceeding 6 by 8 by 3 inches, and a weatherproof body with integrated humidity controls. Technical standards include a frequency range of 8,000 Hz to 96,000 Hz, a minimum signal-to-noise ratio of 75dB, and a minimum battery life of 1,200 hours using rechargeable Li-ion 18650 batteries. Additionally, units must feature Bluetooth connectivity for wireless programming, support SDXC flash cards up to 1TB, and include a minimum two-year commercial warranty. Delivery is FOB Destination to the PNW Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Corvallis, Oregon, with a required completion timeline of 60 days after receipt of order, although shorter timelines are viewed more favorably. Award will be made to the offeror representing the most advantageous solution based on technical capability, delivery timeline, and fair and reasonable pricing. Offerors must submit a complete package including the SF-1449, a pricing schedule for CLINs 0001 and 0002, and a completed Requirements Compliance Checklist.

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USDA Forest Service seeks quotes for 523 autonomous bio-acoustic recorders for wildlife monitoring.

NAICS

334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Corvallis, OR, 97331, USA

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SBA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 2 Usda-Fs
Contacts1 person available
OfficePortland, OR, 972042829, USA
Office AddressPortland, OR, 972042829, USA
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Mindy Hickman

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.


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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory (Corvallis, OR), requires the procurement and delivery of 523 brand-new, small autonomous bio-acoustic recorders. This purchase directly supports mission-critical passive acoustic monitoring work under the Northwest Forest Plan Effectiveness Monitoring Program.


CRITICAL CRITERIA FOR FIELD OPERATIONS:
Because field personnel must manually pack and carry large volumes of these recorders on foot through remote backcountry, steep slopes, and exceptionally rough wilderness terrain, minimizing physical burden is critical. Achieving the smallest possible exterior footprint and the absolute lightest weight profile is a vital operational necessity for safety, multi-day hiking range, and field deployment efficiency. Due to the remote locations and the need to make as few trips as possible for efficiency and safety, it is also vital this recorder is equipped with a long battery life.


All units delivered under this contract must be fully operational, turnkey, and ready for immediate field deployment. Equivalent products matching these baseline performance parameters will be fully considered.



Core Requirements & Salient Characteristics


  • CLIN 0001: Small Autonomous Bio-Acoustic Recorders (Quantity: 523 EA)
  • CLIN 0002: Shipping and delivery fees (Quantity: 1 EA)
  • Physical Dimensions: Enclosure profile must not exceed 6” x 8” x 3”
  • Maximum Weight: Less than 1.5 lbs with batteries installed
  • Weatherproofing: Fully weatherproof body featuring integrated internal humidity controls without requiring external desiccant packs
  • Battery Performance: Compatible with rechargeable Li-ion 18650 batteries achieving a minimum 1,200-hour continuous or scheduled lifespan
  • Storage Interface: Native support for at least one SDXC flash card slot up to 1TB in capacity
  • Acoustic Specs: Audio capture between 8,000 Hz and 96,000 Hz with a minimum 75dB signal-to-noise ratio and anti-aliasing filter
  • Connectivity: Integrated Bluetooth for wireless mobile application programming alongside smart seasonal calendar scheduling
  • Warranty Support: Minimum two (2) year comprehensive commercial warranty from the date of government acceptance


Delivery & Logistics


  • Shipping Terms: FOB Destination
  • Delivery Location: PNW Forestry Sciences Laboratory, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331
  • Delivery Timeline: Completed within a maximum of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO), though shorter timelines are evaluated more favorably

Please see attached solicitation for full list of characteristics and evaluation criteria.

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