Opportunity
Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087196
Indiana DNR Solicitation for NexTrak Acoustic Telemetry Receivers and Sensor Tags
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 20, 2026
Identifier
003000000087196
NAICS
423690, 423490
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Fish & Wildlife, Northeast Regional Office, is seeking bids for advanced acoustic telemetry equipment to support fish monitoring and research. - Buyer: Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife, Northeast Regional Office - OEM Highlight: NexTrak (NexTrak R1 Transponding Acoustic Receivers specified) - Products Requested: - 10 NexTrak R1 Transponding Acoustic Receivers with batteries (2x D-cell Lithium Metal Tadiran TL-5930/F per unit) - Features: Generation-2 code map decoding, user-configurable pinger, sensors for tilt, temperature, noise, and signal strength - Transponding capability (requires VR100-300 model receiver and VHTx-69kHz hydrophone) - Includes magnetic activation probe - Shipping and handling to Fish Research North, Columbia City, IN - Dangerous goods handling fee for lithium batteries - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with state purchasing preferences and diversity subcontractor commitments - Pricing must include all charges, fees, and shipping - Manual signatures required for responses over $75,000 - Bidders may offer recycled content products with certification - Delivery Location: Fish Research North, 1353 South Governors Drive, Columbia City, IN 46725
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of additional acoustic telemetry receivers to enhance the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' ability to monitor fish movement, migration, and habitat use. The expanded detection capability will provide high-quality data to support science-based management decisions for Indiana's fisheries. Bidders must submit their responses by April 20, 2026, and follow specific instructions including manual signatures for responses over $75,000. The solicitation includes detailed terms and conditions and requires pricing to be firm and inclusive of all charges.