Purchase of Next Generation Remote Release - Bid 140G0126Q0194 - VA 2026

Bid #140G0126Q0194. Contact: bfbaker@usgs.gov. OFC OF Acqusition Grants-national, Virginia. The USGS needs to purchase 10 advanced acoustic receivers for fish tracking. This is an intent to award notice, but other responsible parties can submit. Due Jul 10 (2 days left).

What this bid is about

The USGS needs to purchase 10 advanced acoustic receivers for fish tracking. This is an intent to award notice, but other responsible parties can submit a capability statement or proposal. Compatibility with existing equipment and previously tagged fish is critical.

Bid documents

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Bid summary

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL issued this public solicitation in Virginia, referenced as solicitation number 140G0126Q0194. It was published on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026. Questions can be directed to bfbaker@usgs.gov.

Public procurement context

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL in Virginia is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in Virginia are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Virginia so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this opportunity

To submit a bid for this solicitation, review the full solicitation documents for INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 10, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to bfbaker@usgs.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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