ACOUSTIC TRANSMITTERS- Brand Name or Equal to ATS

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "FISMA 18-Point Checklist – IT Security Guidelines," outlines specific IT security requirements that are incorporated into the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement for contracts with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

• Background Investigations: Requirement for contractors to perform background investigations.
• Non-disclosure Agreements: Mandates signing of NDAs and system security agreements.
• Privacy Act: Addresses requirements for handling systems of records containing personal information.
• Training: Requires completion of DOI's end-user computer security awareness training.
• Personnel Changes: Contractor must notify COR of employee reassignments or departures.
• Contractor Location: Services generally cannot be performed outside the United States without permission.
• Applicable Standards: Adherence to DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64, and DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.
• Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: Requirements for determining information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and criticality.
• Property Rights: Outlines government rights in software acquired.
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Specifies government or contractor responsibility for IV&V.
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A): Details C&A requirements for applications and systems.
• Internet Logon Banner: Mandates the use of a USGS-approved logon banner.
• Incident Reporting: Contractor must report computer security incidents.
• Quality Control: Software/hardware must be free of malicious code.
• Self-Assessment: Contractor must conduct annual self-assessments.
• Vulnerability Analysis: Government or contractor will conduct vulnerability analysis.
• Security Controls: Compliance with NIST SP 800-53, Rev.1, FIPS 199, and NIST SP 800-60.
• Contingency Plan: Requirement for IT Support Services to submit a contingency plan.

This checklist is crucial for bidders as it details the mandatory IT security protocols, compliance standards, and reporting requirements that will be part of the contract. Understanding these guidelines is essential for developing compliant proposals and ensuring successful contract performance, particularly for IT-related services or systems involving sensitive data.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial products and services, specifically requesting Advanced Telemetry Systems ELAT Acoustic Transmitter SS400-SB and Acoustic Transmitter, Injectable BR306, or equal. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12.

• Products:

  • ATS ELAT Acoustic Transmitter (300 units)
  • ATS SS400-SB Acoustic Transmitter, Injectable, BR306 (1200 units)
  • Light Box package (1 unit)
  • MISC - Spare TXs (2 units)
  • Shipping and Handling Charge

• Technical Specifications: Items offered must meet or exceed the technical specifications detailed on page 5. Key specifications include unique code generation via BPSK, configurable pulse rate interval (PRI), code ID, duty cycling, specific runtimes, Barker code, tag ID, CRC, alphanumeric code ID, size, weight, operating temperature range, and emission frequency.

• Country of Manufacture: Must be specified on the quote.

• Condition: Brand new items only; used or refurbished items will not be accepted.

• Contract Type: Firm, Fixed Price Quote.

• Period of Performance: For shipping and handling, the period is 05/18/2026 to 09/28/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated.

• Submission Deadline: Quotations must be submitted no later than 04/29/2026 at 1700 PD.

• Submission Method: Via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Offerors must meet all required technical specifications and comply with all solicitation requirements.

• Quote Requirements: Must include FOB shipping cost to the delivery site. Any additional shipping costs must be itemized, and a final total cost shown. Must specify the country of manufacture. Must include the Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number.

• Set Aside: This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses.

• Registration: All interested parties must be registered and have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submitting a quote.

• NAICS Code: 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800.

• Questions Deadline: Questions must be submitted via email to tracy_huot@ios.doi.gov no later than 04/22/2026 at 1700 PD.

• Amendments: Interested parties are responsible for checking periodically for amendments.