GPS_Q_A_0001.docx
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- GPS DEVICES AND SERVICE Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140G0126Q0195
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This is a Questions and Answers document related to a federal contract opportunity for GPS devices and services. As a Q&A file, it serves as a supplementary document providing clarifications to potential vendors but does not itself specify required products, services, pricing terms, or other substantive solicitation details. The document would contain vendor inquiries and government responses pertaining to the associated RFQ 140G0126Q0195 issued by the USGS Louisiana Water Science Center.
The underlying solicitation requires GPS devices and services to be delivered to Little Rock, Arkansas, with a period of performance from June 29, 2026 to June 28, 2027. The RFQ was issued on or about June 23, 2026 with written quotes due on or about June 26, 2026, and the anticipated award date is June 29, 2026. The NAICS code is 334513 with a 750-employee size standard. All responsible sources may submit bids, vendors must be registered at SAM.gov, and the Buy American Act applies requiring compliance with domestic sourcing requirements and disclosure of any foreign end products. Responses should be submitted to rafael_anderson@ios.doi.gov.
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| Sol_140G0126Q0195_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0126Q0195.pdf | ||
| A04_Statement_of_Work_-_GPS.pdf |
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1. Are the GPS units required to be hardwired vehicle-installed devices, OBDII style connection, portable satellite tracking/SOS devices, or would either type be acceptable?
Our other request is for portable devices that would be worn on personnel. We're looking for more of a mounted device to each vehicle in an attempt to get rid of user error. Hardwired is preferred but not required.
2. Does the Government require true satellite communication, or is cellular-based GPS tracking acceptable where coverage is available?
Cellular-based is an option we hadn't considered but are open to the idea of
3. The Statement of Work mentions coverage for the continental United States and up to 200 miles offshore. Will these devices actually be used offshore, or is that requirement included for general coverage purposes?
The vehicle units will NOT be going offshore
4. Is the S.O.S. emergency response center notification requirement mandatory for every device?
SOS is not mandatory for the vehicle-based units
5. Does each device need to support custom messaging with GPS location, or are pre-set status messages acceptable?
Preset messages are acceptable.
6. The Statement of Work mentions the ability for the USGS National Water Dashboard - Internal to be populated with vehicle location data. Is there a specific API, file format, or integration method that is required for this?
Just need an API, but alternatively we can without it as long as we have an internal dashboard we can monitor.
7. Will all 110 devices be installed at one location in Little Rock, Arkansas, or will installation be required across multiple locations?
Installation would happen at 11 offices over 5 states. If it's something "we" can install ourselves that would probably be preferrable.
8. Are all 110 devices expected to be delivered, installed, and activated at the beginning of the contract, or will they be activated in phases?
Units can be delivered and activated at once, and then installed in phases. If we can self-install, all units can be sent to one location and I'll send them out later.
9. For pricing, would you like the quote broken out by:
Please breakout prices
10. Are there any option years associated with this requirement, or is this only for the 06/29/2026 through 06/28/2027 period of performance?
No option years
11. Are there any specific make/model requirements, or is an equivalent solution acceptable as long as it meets the Statement of Work?
No make/model requirements
12. Is the Government looking for a firm fixed price quote for the devices, installation, and annual service?
Yes, Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
13. Based on the below tech requirements – we understood that USGS is asking for a satellite communication unit with 2 min tracking interval (I assume when engine is ON).
Yes while the engine is on. We prefer 2 min, but if they can do 10 min intervals we can work with that.
14. DOT # (if applicable): [DOT Number] No known DOT#
15. Composite Fleet Size: [Fleet Size] estimate is 110 Fleet vehicles
16. From the specs I'm seeing you need a satellite based solution (Global Star, etc) that provides service at sea as well as on land?
For personal GPS units we need offshore capability yes.
17. Can you send me the details, year, make and model of the 110 vehicles?
95% of our vehicles are 2019 or newer Ford F-250s.
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