58--INNOVASEA ACO RELEASE RECEIVERS

The U.S. Geological Survey intends to procure 20 Innovasea NexTrak Acoustic Release Receivers (69 kHz) and one VHTx‑69 kHz transponding hydrophone from Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc. under a sole‑source, FAR Part 12 acquisition. The equipment is required for underwater/marine scientific research and must be compatible with existing government 69 kHz acoustic transponders. Interested parties may submit a quotation by the deadline, though the agency does not plan a competitive solicitation. • Procurement of 20 acoustic release receivers (69 kHz) and 1 transponding hydrophone. • Vendor: Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc., Bedford, Nova Scotia (only source known). • Funding under NAICS 334220 (Radio & Television Broadcasting & Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment). • Quotations must be emailed by 09/15/2026 0900 ED; no hard‑copy or portal submissions accepted. • Sole‑source award; no formal solicitation will be issued.