SOURCES SOUGHT
58 -- Juvenile Lamprey Tag Development
- Notice Date
- 5/10/2013
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334220
— Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USACE District, Portland, Contracting Division (CECT-NWP), P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208-2946
- ZIP Code
- 97208-2946
- Solicitation Number
- W9127N-13-R-0027
- Response Due
- 5/24/2013
- Archive Date
- 7/9/2013
- Point of Contact
- Crystal Chun, 503-808-4616
- E-Mail Address
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USACE District, Portland
(crystal.m.chun@usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- TITLE: Juvenile Lamprey Tag Development Project This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS in support of market research being conducted to identify capable potential sources, and to establish if this requirement can be competed on the open market. This is NOT a request for quotes or proposals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District (Corps) is planning to start a new phase of development for a transmitter suitable for tagging Pacific Lamprey macropthalmia (Entosphenus tridentatus). In the past, the Corps has developed a non-proprietary acoustic telemetry system for use in juvenile salmonids called the Juvenile Salmon Acoustic Telemetry System (JSATS). The Corps is seeking a company that can create a similar transmitter for tagging Pacific Lamprey. With the exception of acoustic frequency (417 kHz) and due to the small size needed, functional requirements will be based on the smallest transmitter possible. Elements of this project shall include: -the development of the transmitters application space; -identification of design alternatives; -identification/development of the acoustic element; -design of the electronics package; -development of the power source; -design of transmitter packaging; -manufacturability and bio-effects testing on juvenile lamprey. As with previous development projects funded by the Corps, intellectual property including that already realized in previous development actions as well as any created during new development actions, will be managed to the benefit of the federal government. Contractors responding to this Sources Sought Notice shall submit the minimum information, as requested below, via email to Crystal Chun: crystal.m.chun@usace.army.mil no later than (NLT) 24 May 2013 3:00PM. Please no phone calls. The NAICS code is 334220 and the PSC code is 5820. General minimum information to submit is your Company Name, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address, Mailing Address, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and business size/socio-economic classification, and a capabilities statement indicating your ability to meet these requirements. DRAFTED SCOPE OF WORK: 1.PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Application Space - The objectives and goals of the development effort, here called quote mark application space quote mark will be identified through an independent process in coordination with the Corps. This process will involve those with responsibility for managing lamprey populations, others with knowledge about the behavior and biology of lamprey, and interested parties who may participate in public coordination processes. The process of developing engineering specifications for a lamprey transmitter will be based on the identified application space. The application space for juvenile lamprey is expected to be significantly different from that of juvenile salmonids due to the focus on animals with a very different body shape, physiology, and behavior. 1.2 Acoustic Element - The acoustic element in the injectable JSATS is a custom designed piezoelectric ceramic (PZT or lead zirconate titanatelead). The PZT element in this transmitter has an outer diameter of approximately 2.5mm and a length of approximately 1.8mm. Initial considerations of the likely size requirements for a juvenile lamprey transmitter have concluded that the acoustic element in the implantable JSATS transmitter is too large. Development of the juvenile lamprey transmitter will require investigation of the material and operating properties of active element alternatives as constrained by other transmitter requirements. 1.3 Electronics Package - The injectable JSATS transmitters have been designed using both custom designed ASICs (application specific integrated circuits) and microcontrollers. It is not clear at this time what the preferred alternative will be for the electronic package for a juvenile lamprey transmitter because of likely requirements for much smaller size and other features needed to meet application space requirements. The electronics package can include ASICs and other specialty elements that also meet expectations for manufacturability and cost. The electronics package will need to provide for operation of the transmitter without breaching the transmitter's envelope and for the rigors of handling during transport, storage, and implantation. 1.4 Power Source - The JSATS injectable transmitter included a micro-battery that met the size and energy requirements. Development of a juvenile lamprey transmitter will likely require modification of the existing injectable battery or development of a new battery. 1.5 Packaging - The micro transmitter sought is intended for longer-term implantation in the body of juvenile lamprey. Packaging of the transmitter needs to consider protection of the transmitter from conditions within the body of lamprey and must also protect the lamprey from mechanical injury and from materials contained within the micro-transmitter. Packaging may require the development of special handling considerations, access to special processes, chemicals, and machines as well as development of handling procedures and tools. 1.6 Manufacturability - The product of the juvenile lamprey transmitter development will be complete documentation of the design as needed to meet Corps requirements for competitive procurement of production quantities of the lamprey transmitter. The companies that have been successful in procurement actions for the current JSATS transmitters have a documented history in the manufacture of implantable fish micro-transmitters. A requirement of the design of a juvenile lamprey transmitter is that the parts be procurable from commercial sources and that the assembly of the transmitter uses tools and processes familiar to the existing industry. 1.7Bio-Effects - Development of a juvenile lamprey transmitter will require assessment of the biological, physiological, and behavioral response of lamprey to the presence of the transmitter in addition to assessment of the tools and procedures required for its implantation. Knowledge of lamprey biology in addition to husbandry and handling of lamprey in laboratory and field settings will be required to assess any bioeffects resulting from use of the lamprey transmitter for its intended purposes. 2.PROJECT DELIVERABLES 2.1 Transmitter Specifications - For each element listed above detailed documentation on the developed transmitter shall be delivered to the Corps. These include but are not limited to design drawings, board layouts, and manufacturers of transmitter components. 2.2. Test Results - Detailed reports of testing reports shall be delivered to the Corps throughout the development process and summarized in the final project report. 2.3. Intellectual Property - All intellectual property, both that already realized in previous development actions as well as any created during the new development actions shall be managed to the benefit of the federal government. If you have questions for the Small Business Deputy for the Portland District Corps of Engineers, please contact Carol McIntyre at (503)808-4602 or carol.a.mcintyre@usace.army.mil.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: USACE District, Portland Contracting Division (CECT-NWP), P.O. Box 2946 Portland OR
- Zip Code: 97208-2946
- Zip Code: 97208-2946
- Record
- SN03059234-W 20130512/130510234942-1e2c1b468b541efde874903d0b3d06d4 (fbodaily.com)
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