Supply of Ice-Compatible Acoustic Releases

The contract seeks the supply of submersible acoustic release mechanisms engineered for operation beneath winter ice cover and capable of functioning reliably amid water level shifts of up to 100 feet in Rimrock Reservoir. These devices must endure extreme environmental stressors including freezing temperatures, ice pressure, and dynamic hydrological conditions, ensuring consistent acoustic signal transmission and release functionality when deployed in challenging winter reservoir settings. The equipment is intended for scientific or monitoring applications where recovery of submerged instruments is critical, and reliability under ice is non-negotiable. The solicitation, classified under NAICS code 334510 for navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instrument manufacturing, is issued as a subcontract by the Department of the Interior under the agency name It Goods Fws. Responses are due by August 12, 2026, with the opportunity publicly posted on August 5, 2026. The place of performance is tied to Rimrock Reservoir, though specific location details are not provided. No set-aside provisions are indicated, and the procurement is open to eligible subcontractors capable of delivering technically robust, ice-adapted acoustic release systems meeting stringent operational requirements without external citations or documentation references.