Opportunity
SAM #140G0126Q0203
USGS Solicitation for Boat Electrofishing Control Box Unit and Accessories
Buyer
USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
140G0126Q0203
NAICS
334511, 114119
This opportunity is a solicitation from the US Geological Survey (USGS) for specialized boat electrofishing equipment to support fish sampling operations. - Agency: US Geological Survey (USGS), Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, Department of the Interior - Purpose: Procurement of boat electrofishing control box unit, booms, and electrodes for scientific fish sampling in reservoirs and rivers - Requirements: - System must maximize efficiency and standardization across diverse habitats and fish species - Must minimize injury to fish and risk to human operators - Equipment should be suitable for varied aquatic environments - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs named, but 'Smith Root Electro Fishing Equipment' referenced in the title, suggesting Smith-Root as a likely OEM - Products Requested: - Boat electrofishing control box unit - Electrofishing booms and electrodes - Quantities/Part Numbers: - Not specified in the notice - Commercial Opportunity: - Specialized scientific equipment for fish sampling - Potential for sole source or competitive procurement depending on vendor responses - Key Considerations: - Operational safety and effectiveness are critical - Standardization across habitats and species is emphasized
Description
The Georgia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit requests a boat electrofishing control box unit and associated booms and electrodes for sampling a variety of fishes in reservoirs and rivers. We require a system that maximizes efficiency and standardization in a variety of habitats for a diversity of fishes, while minimizing injury to fishes and risk to human operators.