58--Notice of Intent to Award to a Sole Source

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a sole‑source purchase order to Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc. for a suite of acoustic telemetry equipment to support long‑term monitoring of migratory fish along Atlantic coast river and estuary systems. The procurement includes 43 NexTrak R1 acoustic receivers and 150 V16‑4x 64 kHz transmitters, all required to meet specific performance criteria (69 kHz operation, 13‑month battery life, 5 million detection storage, 750 m depth rating, environmental logging, self‑diagnostic functions, and compatibility with existing USGS telemetry infrastructure). While the solicitation is non‑competitive, interested parties may still submit quotations by the stated deadline. The award will be made under FAR Part 12 for commercial items. • Sole‑source award to Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc. (Bedford, Nova Scotia) • 43 acoustic receivers + 150 acoustic transmitters/tags • Required specs: 69 kHz frequency, 13‑month battery, 5 M detections, 750 m depth, environmental logging, self‑transmitter, Fathom Connect integration • Delivery must support riverine, estuarine, and coastal deployments across the Atlantic coast • Responses due 09/11/2026 1300 EDT; only email submissions accepted • NAICS 334220 – Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing