Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for the purchase of a marine-grade, multibeam echosounder and integrated navigation and positioning system. The system will be used for fisheries research, including seafloor mapping, identifying seafloor features, and visualizing acoustic scattering objects. The system must be capable of pole mounting on a vessel and have a frequency range of 200-400kHz. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option for renewal.
• The system must have a minimum of 512 beams and a maximum of 1024 beams.
• The system must have a beam width of 1° or less (across track) x 1° or less (along track) @ 400 kHz.
• The system must have a swath width of 130° or greater.
• The system must have stabilization for roll and pitch.
• The system must have an inertial navigation system (INS) with an inertial measurement unit (IMU) integrated as a component of the sonar head.
• The system must have an integrated sound velocity sensor.
• The system must have a top-side transceiver option for rack-mount or desktop.
• The system must have a mounting bracket and/or associated mounting hardware.
• The system must be pole mount capable and compatible with a universal sonar mount.
• The system must have data output compatible with an end-user-supplied computer.
• The system must have a minimum 1-year warranty on manufacturer parts and labor.
• The system must be delivered to 100 8th Avenue SE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, with delivery fees included in the bid price.