SAM #140G0126Q0129

USGS Solicits Unmanned Surface Vehicles and Hazard-Detecting Instruments for Water Science Applications

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking to procure Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) and related hazard-detecting instruments for flow measurements and bathymetry surveys, with a strong emphasis on technical compatibility and IT security compliance. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants, Reston Acquisition Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - YSI (manufacturer of Surfbee Flow Scout, part number YSI 911981) - Sontek (referenced for compatibility with Model M9 ADCP and Power Communications Module) - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) for flow measurements and bathymetry surveys - Must be portable, inflatable, battery-powered, remote-controlled - Compatible with Sontek Model M9 ADCP and Power Communications Module - Features: autonomous navigation, dual GNSS with RTK, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, 6-hour runtime, HD 1080p camera, and accessories (inflation pump, patch kit, mounts, carry bag, spare props, interface cabling) - Three (3) YSI 911981 Surfbee Flow Scout for Sontek M9 and PCM (hazard-detecting instrument) - Comprehensive IT Security Services, including: - Compliance with federal security standards (NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-34) - Background investigations, security training, incident reporting, vulnerability analysis, and quality control - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All USVs must meet detailed salient characteristics and be compatible with specific Sontek equipment - Delivery required within 30 days of order to the USGS West Virginia Water Science Center in Charleston, WV - IT security services must ensure compliance with federal guidelines and include regular assessments, contingency planning, and independent verification/validation - Procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334511

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey West VA WSC has a requirement for the delivery of USV for Flow Measurements and Bathymetry Surveys IAW Salients to Charleston, WV within 30 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order. Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0129 will be issued on or about 4/28/2026 with written quotes due on 5/01/2026 at 11:00 AM ED. Questions may be emailed to Cynthia Nicanor, Email: cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov, before 4/29/2026 at 11:00 AM ED. Questions received after that time and date may not be responded to.This acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 334511. The size standard 1350 employees.The anticipated award date of the contract is 5/30/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be awarded the contract. All responsible sources may submit a bid or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Responses may be emailed to cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov.

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