SAM #140GG027Q0019

USGS sole-source notice for Biomark PIT telemetry equipment for fish passage evaluation

USGS plans a sole-source purchase of Biomark PIT telemetry equipment for the Euclid Creek fish passage evaluation. - Buyer: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior. - Purpose: Support fish passage evaluation using PIT telemetry compatible with USGS-CERC’s existing Biomark infrastructure and data services. - Proposed source: Biomark, LLC. USGS says it knows of no other source that can meet the requirement, but invites vendors to identify capable alternatives. - Equipment: Two Litz cord antenna setups; IS1001 Master Controller-based equipment; and one IS1001 MUX setup. Supporting components include IS1001 controllers and nodes, HDPE and Litz cord antennas, CANbus and exciter cabling, solar/battery systems, mounting and anchor hardware, remote communications equipment, and accessories. - References: Biomark quotes SQ35126 (Litz cord antenna setups), SQ35142 (Master Controller-based equipment, with revised antenna and controller configuration), and SQ35125 (MUX setup). - Data tools: Access to Biomark data-management tools is included in the requirement. - Anticipated performance: November 6–December 6, 2026.

Description

INTEND TO Award Notice - BIOMARK PIT TELEMETRY EQUIPMENTThe US Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement to purchase Biomark PIT telemetry equipment, including Litz cord antenna setups, IS1001 Master Controller equipment, IS1001 MUX equipment, HDPE antennas, IS1001 nodes, power systems, remote communications equipment, and associated accessories required to support the Euclid Creek fish passage evaluation.The required equipment includes two Litz cord antenna setups based on Biomark quote SQ35126, IS1001 Master Controller-based equipment based on quote SQ35142 with a final revised antenna and controller configuration, and one IS1001 MUX setup based on quote SQ35125. The system will include IS1001 controllers and nodes, HDPE and Litz cord antennas, CANbus and exciter cabling, solar/battery power systems, mounting and anchor hardware, remote communication equipment, and access to Biomark data-management tools.The total anticipated period of performance will be 11/06/2026 - 12/06/2026.The USGS is aware of no other source that can provide the above. Therefore, it intends to make an award to Biomark, LLC unless it is contacted by any vendor who believes they have similar product that can meet the needs of this requirement. Vendors are invited to contact the Contract Specialist, Patrick Anderson via email at patrick_anderson@usgs.gov no later than 09:00 AM Eastern, Friday, November 6, 2026, with an affirmative answer.

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