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USGS seeks Wave Glider piloting services for seafloor geodetic mission

The US Geological Survey (USGS), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking qualified businesses to provide piloting services for Wave Glider technology in support of a seafloor geodetic mission. - Government Buyer: - US Geological Survey (USGS), Department of the Interior - OEMs and Vendors: - Wave Glider (Liquid Robotics) - Sonardyne (GPS-A Payload) - Products/Services Requested: - Wave Glider piloting services for SV3-1126 equipped with Sonardyne GPS-A Payload - Pre- and post-launch support - 24/7 remote navigation, command, and control via Wave Glider Management System - Mission planning, situational awareness, risk mitigation, and recovery support - Technical Details: - GPS-A surveying at four ocean sites - Pilots must maintain operational awareness and respond to environmental risks - Unique Requirements: - Continuous remote piloting and risk mitigation for ocean-based geodetic research - Use of web-based control system for navigation and mission management - No specific product part numbers or quantities for services; focus is on piloting expertise and operational support.

Description

WAVE GLIDER PILOTING SVCSOURCES SOUGHT The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing Wave Glider piloting services to support a USGS seafloor geodetic mission as described in the attached Statement of Work. 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: 541519, Other Computer Related Services, and associated size standard $16.5 million apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: DE10, IT and Telecom - End User as a Service: Help Desk; Tier 1-2,Workspace, Print, Output, Productivity Tools.All responsible sources may submit a capability statement detailing the ability to meet the statement of work 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 07/13/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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