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USGS Sole Source Notice for Acoustic Monitoring System Equipment from Wildlife Acoustics, Inc.

This notice announces the US Geological Survey's intent to procure acoustic monitoring system equipment from Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. via a sole source purchase. - Agency: US Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisition Grants - Sole source procurement to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. - Equipment required for reliable recording of northern long-eared bat calls in field conditions - Must provide high-quality acoustic data - Flexible microphone placement - Rugged and robust for extreme temperature and precipitation - Support for at least 240 hours of recording - Customizable recording schedules - Secure mounting and protection in the field - Accommodation for large batteries (e.g., D cells) for long-term deployment - Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. identified as only vendor compatible with existing USGS systems - NAICS code: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) - PSC code: 6645 (Time Measuring Instruments) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Commercial opportunity for acoustic monitoring equipment suppliers, but sole source justification limits competition

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NOTICE OF INTENTThis is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. in Maynard, MA, for Acoustic Monitoring System Equipment with the following Salient Characteristics: - Dependably record northern long-eared bat calls in field conditions - Record high-quality acoustic data - Facilitate flexible microphone placement to maximize detection probability - Be rugged and robust to extreme temperature and precipitation fluctuations - Support at least 240 hours of recording - Support programming of custom recording schedules - Support secure mounting and protection in the field - Support large (e.g. D) batteries for long-term deploymentAward will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) procedures at FAR Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Wildlife Acoustics, Inc. is, to the knowledge of the USGS, the only source who can provide this proprietary equipment that is compatible with existing systems.This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government. The NAICS code 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, and PSC 6645, Time Measuring Instruments, apply to this announcement. Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to lynnmarie_applegate@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 09/08/2026 at 0900 PDT. Responses submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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