58--Transponding Acoustic Release Receivers

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to procure 32 Transponding Acoustic Release Receivers from Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc. for underwater tagging and release operations. The equipment must support subsurface deployment to at least 100 m, be compatible with existing tagging systems and the OTN network, operate in noisy acoustic environments, and interface with VR‑100‑300 mobile release units. This is a non‑competitive, sole‑source acquisition under FAR Part 12 for commercial items; quotations are accepted but a formal solicitation will not be issued. • 32 specialized acoustic release receivers with specific depth and compatibility requirements. • Delivery to USGS (location not disclosed) with a submission deadline of 9 Sept 2026 09:00 PDT. • Sole‑source justification based on unique proprietary technology owned by Innovasea.