SAM #140G0126Q0228

USGS Solicitation for Autonomous 3D Scanning Sonar System and Submersible Data Recorder

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, is soliciting quotations for advanced underwater imaging and data recording equipment to support coastal and seabed monitoring initiatives. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, Marine Operations Facility - National Acquisition Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Autonomous dual-axis 3D scanning sonar system - High-resolution 3D acoustic imaging with point cloud generation - 360° horizontal and 200° vertical scanning - Imaging range up to 50 meters, 2mm range resolution - Frequency options: 750 kHz and 1 MHz - Max operating depth: 100 meters - Corrosion-resistant for 6+ months marine deployment - RS-232/RS-485 communication, Windows PC interface - Quantity: 1 unit - Integrated autonomous data logging and power system - 32GB or greater internal storage - 28Ah or greater rechargeable onboard battery - External battery integration capability - Internal sensors: pressure, dual-axis tilt, temperature, compass/heading - Two or more sensor ports, NEMA GPS compatibility - Quantity: 1 unit - Submersible Data Recorder (Time Measuring Instrument) - Quantity: 1 unit - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support long-term, autonomous subsea deployments - Must comply with Buy American Act - Delivery required within 60 days of order to Falmouth, MA - Firm-fixed pricing; evaluation based on lowest price technically acceptable - Open to small business sources under NAICS 334511 - No specific OEMs or part numbers are named in the solicitation or attachments.

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center (WHCMSC), requires a submersible, autonomous, high-resolution three-dimensional (3D) imaging sonar system to be delivered to Falmouth, MA, within 60 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order.There are no options.This competitive RFQ is being issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. The anticipated award date is 09/01/2026. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order. Quotations shall be submitted to Miranda Blankenship at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (ED), Tuesday, August 4, 2026.The NAICS code for this solicitation is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The size standard is 1,350 employees.All questions shall be submitted via email to miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00PM EST, Friday, July 31, 2026.

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