20 -- ACOUSTIC RELEASES & EQUIPMENT

2026-11-03

REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONThe U . S . Geological Survey ( USGS ) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing acoustic releases and acoustic equipment in accordance with the attached technical specifications and salient characteristics ; must be compatible and fully interoperable with existing USGS equipment : Innovasea VR100 , VHTx 69kHz Transponding Hydrophone , and associated ( mooring ) lugs . This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement . The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy . The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice . The North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) code 334511 Search , Detection , Navigation , Guidance , Aeronautical , and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing and associated size standard 1350 employees apply to this announcement . All responsible sources may submit a capability statement ( including product information such as technical specifications ) detailing the ability of their products to meet the technical specifications and salient characteristics included with this announcement ; response limited to 5 pages . NOTE : Please make sure your products meets the minimum requirements below before submitting a response . Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through email to jongjoco @ usgs . gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Friday , February 27 , 2026 at Noon Pacific Time . Submissions other than email will not be considered or accepted .

California

2026-03-27