Opportunity

SAM #140G0326Q0135

USGS Sources Sought: EXAIL Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass Attitude and Heading Reference System

Buyer

USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants

Posted

June 10, 2026

Respond By

June 15, 2026

Identifier

140G0326Q0135

NAICS

334511

The US Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking information from vendors for a portable gyrocompass system. - Government Buyer: - US Geological Survey (USGS) - Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition Grants - OEM Highlight: - EXAIL is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Product Requested: - Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass Attitude and Heading Reference System (ARHS) - Portable fiber-optic gyrocompass - Key specifications: - Weight less than 5kg - Operates in 0-100°F temperature range - Low or no maintenance; no manual calibration required - Settling time under 30 minutes - Heading accuracy of 0.5° or better - Serial and ethernet inputs/outputs - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must submit product data sheets demonstrating compliance with technical specifications - NAICS code: 334511 (Navigation and Instrument Manufacturing) - Product Service Code: 6655 (Geophysical Instrument) - No administrative or procedural requirements included in the summary - No specific quantities or part numbers provided; market research only

Description

EXAIL GYROCOMPASS ALIGNMENT TOOLSOURCES SOUGHT The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing a Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (ARHS) as described in the attached Technical Specifications. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and associated size standard 1,350 apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: 6655, Geophysical Instrument.All responsible sources may submit a product data sheet detailing the ability to meet the Technical Specifications included with this announcement.Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 06/15/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.Specification List:Portable Gyrocompass with the following features and specifications:• Fiber-optic Gyrocompass• Portable design, < 5kg weight• Capable of operating in adverse weather and temperature conditions: 0-100 degrees F• Low to no maintenance or manual calibration required.• Settling time • Heading accuracy of 0.5 degrees or better• Serial and ethernet inputs and outputs

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