DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,, U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, MS 286, 345 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3591

20 -- 24-CHANNEL STEALTHARRAY SOL 96-7440-4684 DUE 100696 POC Purchasing Agent, Juliet Harris, 415-329-4171 The US Geological Survey (USGS) Menlo Park, California, intends to place on a sole-source basis a purchase order with Innovative Transducers of Fort Worth, TX for purchase of a 24-channel stealtharray w/10m group spacing, 3 hydrophones per channel. Bird Collars, depth transducers, and installation. The frequency range must extend from 5hz to 3khz (no more than 3 db down from peak). The array must have a group interval not exceeding 10 meters, each group comprised of one to three elements. Total array length will be appro 240 meters (720 feet), The cable must have a lead-in of apporoximately 150 meters (450 feet). Cable diameter under 1 inch and total. Array must not be filled with petroleum or other chemical products which could cause hazardoup polution in the event of damage. This is notificaion of the intended procurement and not a request for quotation. No RFQ will be issued. (0227)

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