# R6 Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory Mini Acoustic Recorders Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240bd27q0008 - Solicitation number: 1240BD27Q0008 - Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation - Status: Open. Offers due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM EST - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Forest Service - Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa Northwest 2 (1240BD) - NAICS: 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing - Product or service code: 5835 Sound Recording and Reproducing Equipment - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Corvallis, Oregon - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - County: Benton County (FIPS 41003). https://abierto.us/counties/benton-county-or-41003 - City: Corvallis. https://abierto.us/cities/corvallis-or-4115800 - First posted: November 2, 2026 - Last posted: November 2, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/92e7e9b1bb4a45259653750297286dc8/view ## Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Description The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station, Pacific Northwest Forestry Sciences Laboratory (Corvallis, OR), requires the procurement and delivery of 523 brand-new, small autonomous bio-acoustic recorders. This purchase directly supports mission-critical passive acoustic monitoring work under the Northwest Forest Plan Effectiveness Monitoring Program. CRITICAL CRITERIA FOR FIELD OPERATIONS: Because field personnel must manually pack and carry large volumes of these recorders on foot through remote backcountry, steep slopes, and exceptionally rough wilderness terrain, minimizing physical burden is critical. Achieving the smallest possible exterior footprint and the absolute lightest weight profile is a vital operational necessity for safety, multi-day hiking range, and field deployment efficiency. Due to the remote locations and the need to make as few trips as possible for efficiency and safety, it is also vital this recorder is equipped with a long battery life. All units delivered under this contract must be fully operational, turnkey, and ready for immediate field deployment. Equivalent products matching these baseline performance parameters will be fully considered. Core Requirements & Salient Characteristics CLIN 0001: Small Autonomous Bio-Acoustic Recorders (Quantity: 523 EA) CLIN 0002: Shipping and delivery fees (Quantity: 1 EA) Physical Dimensions: Enclosure profile must not exceed 6” x 8” x 3” Maximum Weight: Less than 1.5 lbs with batteries installed Weatherproofing: Fully weatherproof body featuring integrated internal humidity controls without requiring external desiccant packs Battery Performance: Compatible with rechargeable Li-ion 18650 batteries achieving a minimum 1,200-hour continuous or scheduled lifespan Storage Interface: Native support for at least one SDXC flash card slot up to 1TB in capacity Acoustic Specs: Audio capture between 8,000 Hz and 96,000 Hz with a minimum 75dB signal-to-noise ratio and anti-aliasing filter Connectivity: Integrated Bluetooth for wireless mobile application programming alongside smart seasonal calendar scheduling Warranty Support: Minimum two (2) year comprehensive commercial warranty from the date of government acceptance Delivery & Logistics Shipping Terms: FOB Destination Delivery Location: PNW Forestry Sciences Laboratory, 3200 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR 97331 Delivery Timeline: Completed within a maximum of 60 days after receipt of order (ARO), though shorter timelines are evaluated more favorably Please see attached solicitation for full list of characteristics and evaluation criteria. ## Attachments - [C04_CSS_Acoustic Recorders_1240BD27Q0008.pdf](https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/407e2b7cc1514aa1a1d357ddaff9f506/download) ## Open now in the same industry 36 open in NAICS 334310. - HANDSET (SPE7M527U0025), due November 4, 2026. https://abierto.us/opportunities/spe7m527u0025 - SONAR HEADSET (SPE7M527T1459), due November 5, 2026. https://abierto.us/opportunities/spe7m527t1459 - LOUDSPEAKER-CONTROL UN (SPE7M527T1463), due November 5, 2026. https://abierto.us/opportunities/spe7m527t1463 ## Publications - November 2, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 AM EST. Notice 92e7e9b1bb4a45259653750297286dc8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/92e7e9b1bb4a45259653750297286dc8/view ## Points of contact - Mindy Hickman, mindy.hickman@usda.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240bd27q0008.