Mississippi Procurement Portal #9280-26-R-IFBD-00056 / 3160008121

USM Solicits Wideband High-Resolution Echo Sounder System for Survey Vessels

The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is seeking bids for a Wide Band High-Resolution Echo Sounder (WBES) System for use on its survey vessels. - Government Buyer: - University of Southern Mississippi, Procurement and Contract Services (Amber Floyd) - Products/Services Requested: - Wide Band High-Resolution Echo Sounder System (WBES) - Includes two split-beam sonar transducers: - High frequency: 150-400 kHz, max source level ≥215 dB, receive sensitivity ≥-193 dB, depth rating >1200 meters - Low frequency: 150-250 kHz, max source level ≥225 dB, receive sensitivity ≥-190 dB, depth rating >1200 meters - System controller with acquisition and data processing software - Transceiver: bandwidth 20-450 kHz, max transmit power >1800 W, at least 4 channels, Ethernet interface - Software for calibration, diagnostics, and data analysis - All required accessories per technical specifications - Training services at USM's Gulfport facility - Covers operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, integration, mission planning, and data analysis - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support multi-frequency target detection, classification, and localization - Must provide calibrated bottom backscattering data - Integration with positioning sensors for georeferencing - Delivery to USM's Marine Research Center in Gulfport, MS - Warranty support for at least one year from acceptance - Comprehensive documentation required - Vendors must provide a list and cost of optional spares - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The University of Southern Mississippi is soliciting bids for a wideband high-resolution echo sounder (WBES) system. The system will be deployed on survey vessels to map and classify bottom sediments, fish habitats, and surface backscattering characteristics. It includes two split-beam sonar transducers, a system controller with acquisition and data processing software, and must support multi-frequency target detection and georeferencing. The vendor must provide training, warranty support, and documentation. Bids are due by July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM and should be submitted to the specified procurement office.

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