A14__Sources_Sought_1.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS code 513210 with a Small Business Size Standard $47 million in average annual receipts for an upcoming requirement to provide commercial navigation and post-processing software.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING

INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. Submission is voluntary.

Specifications:

• Native integration with Ping 3DSS sonar, including support for Ping data formats and automatic synchronization of sonar and navigation data.

• Compatibility with existing inertial navigation units and GNSS receivers currently deployed (list specific units you use).

• Ability to import, post-process, and correct GNSS/IMU datasets collected in high-multipath, GNSS-degraded riverine environments.

• Fully supported tightly coupled GNSS/INS processing to maintain navigation accuracy during outages.

• Direct interoperability with existing hydrographic and survey software (HYPACK, Qinsy, CARIS, internal tools).

• Export capability for required downstream file formats (e.g., SBET, ASCII, RXP, manufacturer-specific formats).

• Automated and precise timestamp alignment across GNSS, IMU, and sonar streams.

• Built-in QA/QC reporting that aligns with agency hydroacoustic standards.

• Support for specific correction services and methods required by the program (PPP, PPK, SBAS, etc.).

• Batch processing of large, multi-day survey datasets without data loss or instability.

• Demonstrated compatibility and validated performance with hydroacoustic biological-survey platforms already in use.

• Vendor support, updates, and documentation tailored to the Ping 3DSS ecosystem and hydroacoustic workflows.

• Ability to run in secure computing environments without reliance on cloud-based processing, if required.

Responses to this announcement are requested from (1) Indian Small Business Economic

Enterprise (2) SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms; (3) Small Business firms certified by a Small Business Administration (SBA) district or regional office for participation in the 8(a) program; (4) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small Business firms; (5) Small Businesses.

In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. ISBEE, small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy.

A firm is considered small under NAICS code 513210 with a Small Business Size Standard $47 million in average annual receipts. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from firms in categories (1) through (4) above, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.

Interested small business firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF

THE FIRM (including SAM UEI NUMBER); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a)

RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.

Your company must have a SAM Unique Identifier number and be registered on-line at the

System for Award Management (SAM).

All responses must be submitted NLT July 1st, 2026 at 12:00pm MST via e-mail to:

Kekila_Keuma@ios.doi.gov.

This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the

Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided.