66--Acoustic Monitoring System Equipment

The U.S. Geological Survey is issuing a sole‑source notice of intent to procure an acoustic monitoring system from Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. The equipment must reliably record northern long‑eared bat calls, provide high‑quality acoustic data, support flexible microphone placement, endure extreme temperature and precipitation, offer at least 240 hours of recording, allow custom schedules, and accommodate large D‑type batteries for long‑term deployment. The award will be made via a purchase order under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The solicitation does not require a competitive quote, but responsible parties may submit quotations for consideration. • Required capabilities: robust field recording, long‑duration operation (≥240 hours), custom scheduling, secure mounting. • Target equipment: proprietary acoustic monitoring system compatible with existing USGS systems. • Procurement method: single‑source award; quotations accepted until 09/08/2026 0900 PDT.