THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY for market research purposes to identify interested vendors for the potential requirement detailed below. A formal solicitation and performance work statement are not available. Additionally, in accordance with FAR 19.5, Set-Asides for Small Business, the Government will review the information requested in this announcement to determine the type of set-aside (if any) for this requirement, should it come to fruition. The US Geological Survey USGS has a potential need that requires the purchase of 30 acoustic transmitters capable of operating simultaneously at high burst rates (<15 sec.). They must be less than 2" (5 cm) in length and less than ¾" (2 cm) in width. Must be suitable for implantation in fish, without sharp corners that would cut or abrade the internal organs of the fish and constructed of non-toxic external materials that will not rust or degrade inside the fish. They must have a battery capable of transmitting (1 burst/2 sec.) for four months. Weight in air must be less than 25 g. Must be programmable to allow enhanced frequency of measurement during the spawning period (Late May to early July). They must be compatible with the HTI-Vemco Acoustic Telemetry Positioning System in place and that can detect, identify, and precisely resolve the position (<1 meter) of multiple transmitters with high burst rates. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 and the size standard is 750 Employees. There is no incumbent contractor. All business concerns who believe they can responsibly perform this requirement should submit the following information to the contracting officer no later than 4PM CST Monday April 3, 2017: 1. Capability statement describing corporate expertise and technical qualifications in the work described above. 2. Past performance information describing other contracts for similar services your company has been awarded. Past performance information should be submitted for projects conducted within the last three years and include: project title, location, whether the work was as a prime or subcontractor, contract/subcontract dollar value, type of contract, percentage of self-performed work, and overall performance rating received. 3. Small business status of vendor (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.) 4. Point of contact information for vendor, Cage Code, and D&B Number. 5. Any other information that will prove the vendor is capable of performing the required effort. Submissions should be emailed to the attention of [email protected], Contracting Specialist, Columbia, MO 65201. Responses should be limited to 10 pages (single-sided). Email and fax responses will not be accepted or evaluated. NOTE: All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary - the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. This is not a request for proposals. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement. All questions and concerns may be submitted to the contracting specialist via email only at [email protected].

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