Scientific Grade, Digital Echosounder Device

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Interchangeable Parts
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
BioSonics, Inc.
4027 Leary Way NW
Seattle Washington
United States
98107
Nature of Requirements: 
Scientific Grade, Digital Echosounder Device

F1688-140016/A
Yamamoto, Albert
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7549 
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

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Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), intends to negotiate
with BioSonics, Inc., Seattle, Washington, for the provision of
a Scientific Grade, Digital Echosounder.

Mandatory delivery date:  on or before March 31, 2015

Quantity: 1 each

The BioSonics split beam digital transducers use a proprietary
and unique digital signal processing technology and are
compatible only with the BioSonics echosounders.  

DFO is replacing existing Biosonics hardware including the
echosounder, transducer, cable, and laptop.  DFO has existing
Biosonics software that is proprietary to their system. 
Additionally, DFO would retain the original transducer to be
used for multi-transducer arrangements with the new hardware.  

Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that its equipment meets the following
requirements: 

Mandatory Echosounder Specfications:

1.	A 200 kHz frequency split beam digital transducer (scientific
grade) utilizing a narrow 			(approx. 6 degree) circular beam
pattern with small side-lobes (one way -25db or better).

2.	Must connect multiple transducers to a single surface unit.

3.	Integrated orientation sensor unit in transducer.

4.	Weather proof and portable surface unit.

5.	System noise floor of -140 db.

6.	Integrated waterproof DGPS.

7.	Self-Diagnosis and calibration abilities.

8.	Touch screen interface with notebook computer.

9.	Internal data digitization.

10.	Powered by both 12V DC and 110V AC.

11.	Notebook computer suitable for running the echosounder and
post processing software

12	System must obtain target strength information from the same
raw data used for integration.

13. 	System must come with appropriate software for running the
echosounder, acquiring data, and 		basic post processing of the
data. Must be compatible with Biosonics' Visual Habitat software
or 		include equivalent habitat mapping software.

14.	Simultaneously collect DGPS data.

15.	Raw data files are compatible with Myriax Echoview post
processing software.

16.	Ping rates between 3-10 per second.

17.	System acquires data at range 0 (zero) meters from the
transducer for submerged vegetation 		assessment.

18.	Includes all necessary accessories for complete functioning
of the system (transducer cable, min. 		25 ft; pelican
case/waterproof housing).

19. 	Produce identical data output to Biosonics DTX unit for the
contiuity of long-term datasets.

20.	System must be compatible with existing Biosonics Digital
DT-X Transducer for use in 			multi-transducer arrangements.

The estimated value of the contract $55,620.00 USD.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the goods, services or construction services
described in the ACAN may submit a statement of capabilities in
writing to the contact person identified in this notice on or
before the closing date of this notice. The statement of
capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the
advertised requirements.

The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is 2015-02-13 at 02:00 PM PST. 

Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:

Albert Yamamoto
(604) 775-7549
albert.yamamoto@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Facsimile/télécopieur (604) 775-7526




Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
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