Underwater Intrusion Detection – Side Scan Sonar

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Natural Resources Police is soliciting bids under solicitation number BPM054377 for the procurement of specialized underwater intrusion detection equipment. Specifically, the solicitation requests one unit each of the Atlas North America Explorer MK II 900/1800 system with GETAC, and the Sea Gear 200m HD winch ASM EXP MKII, with no substitutions allowed. This firm-fixed-price contract follows Maryland’s Small Procurement Regulations under COMAR 21.05.07, with bids due by December 22, 2025, and requires delivery within 90 days after contract award. The delivery location is the Maryland DNR Andrew Felsecker facility in Stevensville, MD, where the Department will conduct inspection and acceptance. The contract mandates compliance with applicable federal and state regulations including the Buy American Act, Maryland OSHA standards, and environmental requirements such as mercury content declarations via the submitted Mercury Affidavit. The solicitation emphasizes procedural compliance, including mandatory registration with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, insurance coverage of $1 million for general liability and workers’ compensation, and adherence to the State’s commercial nondiscrimination and drug-free workplace policies. Award is based on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer from responsible bidders, evaluated without formal weighting or adjectival ratings. The contract does not provide for options or extensions and lacks defined pricing in the solicitation documentation. Administrative and payment processing will be handled by DNR’s procurement officer, with invoices submitted according to COMAR requirements. The contract includes provisions prohibiting assignment without prior consent and requires warranty documentation with deliveries of new, unused equipment manufactured principally in the U.S. No security clearances, key personnel designations, organizational conflict of interest clauses, or other special contractual options are included, reflecting the straightforward nature of this small procurement aimed at enhancing the Department’s underwater intrusion detection capabilities.