7G--Acoustic Receiver/Datalogger System

The Bureau of Reclamation has issued this sources sought notice to conduct market research for an acoustic receiver and datalogger system required for fish monitoring within the Central Valley Project. The government intends to acquire 12 units capable of long-duration autonomous operation in remote deployment locations. The primary requirement is for the Lotek WHS4350L model or a technically equivalent system that maintains full compatibility with existing Lotek acoustic telemetry infrastructure, software, and tags without requiring modifications. Salient characteristics for these units include a battery life of at least 200 days, an operating frequency of 416.7 kHz, a depth rating of at least 400 meters, and a removable microSD storage capacity of at least 8 GB.

This procurement is identified under solicitation number 140R2026Q0090 and falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The project is also classified under PSC 7G22 for IT and Telecom - Network: Satellite and RF Communications Products (HW, Perpetual License Software). Interested vendors must provide capability statements including business status, Unique Entity Identifier, and detailed product information that demonstrates the equipment's ability to meet all technical specifications and compatibility requirements.

The response deadline for this notice is June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. Submissions are to be directed to Davinder Kullar via email. At the time of publication, there is no set-aside designated for this requirement, and no attachments are included with the announcement. All documentation must confirm the proposed hardware can decode BPSK signals compatible with JSATS AMT and provide data outputs for time, date, tag ID, RSSI, and diagnostics.