Solicitation_Attachments_FLIR.pdf

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Salient Characteristics: FLIR T540 R&D bundle and 14 degree lens with protective case

The Volcano Disaster Assistance Program requires a portable, high-resolution radiometric thermal imaging camera for campaign monitoring of active volcanoes and rapid-response operations during volcanic unrest and eruptions. The instrument will be used to document and quantify thermal features associated with active lava flows, vents, fissures, lava lakes, fumaroles, and other volcanic features from ground-based and airborne observation locations.

Volcanic environments present unusually demanding thermal-imaging conditions. Measurements may involve very high surface temperatures, substantial temperature contrasts within a single scene, long observation distances, difficult viewing geometries, and rapidly changing activity.

The camera must therefore combine high spatial resolution, broad temperature-measurement capability, radiometric data collection, interchangeable optics, and sufficient portability and durability for field deployment.

The FLIR T540 Science Research and Development camera with 14 degree lens and protective case, or an equivalent system, must meet or exceed the following minimum salient characteristics:

• High-resolution thermal detector. The camera must provide a native infrared detector resolution of at least 464 × 348 pixels IR resolution up to 645,888 piexles with UltraMax. This spatial resolution is necessary to resolve relatively small thermal features at the stand-off distances routinely required for safe monitoring of active volcanic areas and to distinguish thermal structures within lava flows, vents, crater walls, and other volcanic features.

• Lens requirements: 14 degree lens with protective case.

• Radiometric thermal imaging. The camera must record fully radiometric thermal imagery in which temperature information is retained for individual image pixels. Radiometric data are required to permit quantitative analysis of volcanic surface temperatures after acquisition, rather than limiting observations to qualitative thermal imagery.

• High-temperature measurement capability. The camera must be capable of measuring temperatures of at least 1,500°C (2,732°F) with an appropriate high-temperature calibration/range. This capability is necessary for measurements of incandescent volcanic materials, including active lava, vents, and other high-temperature features that can exceed the measurement range of general-purpose thermal cameras.

• Thermal sensitivity. The system must provide thermal sensitivity sufficient to distinguish small temperature differences within volcanic scenes, with a noise-equivalent temperature difference (NETD) of approximately 40 mK or better at 30°C. High thermal sensitivity is important for identifying subtle thermal anomalies, fumarolic areas, cooling lava surfaces, cracks, and other features where temperature contrasts may be relatively small.

• Frame Rate: 30 Hz

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• Measurement accuracy. Temperature measurement accuracy must be approximately

±2°C or ±2% of the reading, as applicable to the camera's operating and measurement range.

Reliable quantitative measurements are required to compare thermal conditions between successive field campaigns and assess changes in volcanic activity.

• Interchangeable infrared optics. The camera must support interchangeable infrared lenses, including wide-angle and telephoto options. Different optics are required because volcano-monitoring observations are made over widely varying distances and geometries. Wide-angle lenses are needed for broad-area observations and work in confined observation locations, while telephoto optics are needed to resolve thermal features from safe stand-off distances.

• Macro Mode: Built-in macro capabilities down to 71 µm/pixel spot size for close-up electronics and small component analysis.

• Software Compatibility: Designed for use with FLIR Research Studio analysis software tailored for R&D/science applications.

• Ergonomics: 180° rotating optical block and laser-assisted autofocus

• Accurate focusing capability. The camera must provide manual and automatic focusing capabilities suitable for obtaining sharply focused thermal imagery of irregular volcanic terrain and features at varying distances. Accurate focus is essential because poor focus degrades both spatial detail and the reliability of quantitative temperature measurements.

• Portable field configuration. The camera must be a self-contained, handheld system suitable for rapid deployment during routine field campaigns and emergency eruption responses.

The complete operational camera must be sufficiently compact and lightweight to be transported and operated by field personnel at remote observation sites and aboard aircraft when required.

• Articulating optical/display configuration. The system must provide an ergonomic viewing and/or articulating display arrangement that allows thermal observations to be made from difficult viewing positions. This capability is important in volcanic field environments where terrain, aircraft configuration, safety restrictions, or observation geometry may prevent the operator from maintaining a conventional camera position.

• On-camera visible-light imaging. The camera must incorporate a digital visible-light camera capable of recording corresponding visual imagery. Co-located visible and thermal imagery is necessary for identifying and documenting the physical features associated with thermal anomalies and for interpreting thermal observations after field acquisition.

• Image enhancement and image association capabilities. The system must provide the ability to associate thermal imagery with visible-light scene information to facilitate identification and interpretation of volcanic features. This capability is particularly important in complex terrain where thermal images alone may provide insufficient geographic or structural context.

• Field data storage and transfer. The camera must provide removable and/or internal digital storage sufficient for field operations and must support efficient transfer of radiometric images and associated data to computers for analysis and archiving.

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• Field power capability. The camera must operate from rechargeable, field-replaceable batteries and support practical battery replacement during extended field operations. The ability to replace batteries is necessary for long-duration monitoring campaigns and eruption responses where access to fixed electrical power may be limited.

• Environmental suitability. The camera must be designed for professional field use and capable of operation under the environmental conditions typically encountered during volcano monitoring, including exposure to dust, moisture, temperature variations, and rugged field handling.

• Radiometric data analysis software compatibility. The system must provide radiometric image files that can be analyzed using manufacturer-supported thermal analysis software or equivalent software capable of retrieving pixel-level temperature measurements, adjusting applicable measurement parameters, defining measurement regions, and exporting data for subsequent scientific analysis.

• Continuity with existing thermal datasets and workflows. Data products must be suitable for integration with existing thermal-monitoring, analysis, and archival workflows. Maintaining consistent radiometric data products and analysis capabilities is important for comparison with previous observations, rapid assessment during volcanic crises, and development of long-term datasets used to evaluate changes in volcanic activity.

Operational Justification

• These characteristics represent the minimum capabilities necessary for effective campaign thermal monitoring of active volcanoes. High spatial resolution and interchangeable optics allow scientifically useful observations to be acquired from safe stand-off distances. The extended high-temperature range permits quantitative measurements of active lava and other incandescent volcanic materials, while high thermal sensitivity permits detection of more subtle thermal anomalies. Fully radiometric data are essential for quantitative analysis and comparison of observations through time.

• Portability, field-replaceable power, rugged construction, and flexible viewing configurations are necessary because VDAP thermal observations are frequently conducted in remote and hazardous environments where equipment must be rapidly deployed and operated under difficult conditions. Visible-light imaging and thermal/visual image association provide essential context for interpreting thermal anomalies within complex volcanic terrain.

• A FLIR T540, or a system meeting or exceeding these salient characteristics, therefore provides the combination of thermal measurement performance, field portability, radiometric data quality, and analysis capability required to support routine volcano-monitoring campaigns and time-critical eruption-response activities.

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COMMERCIAL CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

52.203-18 - Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.204-7 - System for Award Management (Nov 2024) [Deviation Mar 2026]

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015)(Deviation

May 2026)

52.212-1 - Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Sep 2023) [Deviation Mar 2026]

52.219-1 - Small Business Program Representations (Feb 2024) [Deviation Mar 2026]

52.219-4 - Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) [Deviation Jan

2026]

52.222-18 - Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) [Deviation May

2026]

52.240-90 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation Mar 2026)

52.225-2 - Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items (November 2021) [Deviation Mar 2026]

(a)The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

It is the prospective contractor’s responsibility to submit sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation in each of these areas. Failure to do so will negatively impact our evaluation of your quotation.

We will select for award the prospective contractor whose quotation conforming to this solicitation will be most advantageous to the USGS.

52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (February 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

52.203-17 - Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.204-13 - System for Award Management-Maintenance (Nov 2021) [Deviation Mar 2026]

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) [Deviation Mar 2026]

52.209-10 - Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) [Deviation May 2026]

52.212-4 - Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) [Deviation

Mar 2026]

52.219-28 - Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Mar 2025) [Deviation Jan 2026]

52.222-3 - Convict Labor (Jun 2003) [Deviation May 2026]

52.222-19 - Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025) [Deviation May 2026]

52.222-36 - Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) [Deviation May 2026]

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52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation May 2026)

52.223-2 - Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) [Deviation May

2026]

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52.225-1 - Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022)

52.226-8 - Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) [Deviation Mar

2026]

52.232-33 - Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

52.232-40 - Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

52.233-1 – Dispute (May 2014)

52.233-3 - Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

52.233-4 - Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.240-91 - Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation Mar 2026)

52.240-93 - Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Deviation Mar 2026)

Electronic Invoice and Payment Instructions – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable

Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-

Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

None.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The

Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email

IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the

Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

GS0231 Technical liaison – Technical Clarification (Dec 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the

Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical

Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: TBD

US Geological Survey, Volcano Science Center

1300 SE Cardinal Court

Building 10, Suite 100

Vancouver WA 98683

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(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

GS0199 Prevention of Malicious Code (Jun 2018)

(a) Definitions Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

(b) The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

(c) The contractor is required to scan all delivered software to insure it is free of malicious code prior to its installation or operation on USGS-owned computers or contractor-owned computers connected to USGS computer systems or networks. Contractors using diagnostics software disks or connecting to a non-USGS computer while performing repairs or upgrades to a USGS computer will scan the serviced computer's drive(s) to insure they are free of malicious code upon completion of the service call, or prior to return of serviced equipment, if servicing is performed off-site.

GS 1131 Unilateral Deobligation (May 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under this award no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to, and granted by, the Contracting

Officer. After 120 calendar days have passed after the expiration of the period of performance, the Contracting

Officer reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

Accessibility Requirements Tool

ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act

Solicitation Development

Volcano monitoring camera

E201 Application

E201.1 Scope. ICT that is procured, developed, maintained, or used by agencies shall conform to the Revised 508

Standards.

E206 Hardware

E206.1 General. Where components of ICT are hardware and transmit information or have a user interface, such components shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 4.

E208 Support Documentation and Services

E208.1 General. Where an agency provides support documentation or services for ICT, such documentation and services shall conform to the requirements in Chapter 6.

E302 Functional Performance Criteria

302.1 Without Vision. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user vision.

302.2 With Limited Vision. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited vision.

302.3 Without Perception of Color. Where a visual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one visual mode of operation that does not require user perception of color.

302.4 Without Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user hearing.

302.5 With Limited Hearing. Where an audible mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that enables users to make use of limited hearing.

302.6 Without Speech. Where speech is used for input, control, or operation, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require user speech.

302.7 With Limited Manipulation. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous manual operations.

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302.8 With Limited Reach and Strength. Where a manual mode of operation is provided, ICT shall provide at least one mode of operation that is operable with limited reach and limited strength.

302.9 With Limited Language, Cognitive, and Learning Abilities. ICT shall provide features making its use by individuals with limited cognitive, language, and learning abilities simpler and easier.

Instructions to Offerors

1 Provide an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each commercially available Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) item offered through this contract. Create the ACR using the Voluntary Product

Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later, located at https://www.itic.org/policy/accessibility/vpat. Complete each

ACR in accordance with the instructions provided in the VPAT template. Each ACR must address the applicable

Section 508 requirements referenced in the Work Statement. Each ACR shall state exactly how the ICT meets the applicable standards in the remarks/explanations column, or through additional narrative. All "Not Applicable"

(N/A) responses must be explained in the remarks/explanations column or through additional narrative. Address each standard individually and with specificity, and clarify whether conformance is achieved throughout the entire

ICT Item (for example - user functionality, administrator functionality, and reporting), or only in limited areas of the

ICT Item. Provide a description of the evaluation methods used to support Section 508 conformance claims. The agency reserves the right, prior to making an award decision, to perform testing on some or all of the Offeror’s proposed ICT items to validate Section 508 conformance claims made in the ACR.

2 Describe your approach to incorporating universal design principles to ensure ICT products or services are designed to support disabled users.

3 Describe plans for features that do not fully conform to the Section 508 Standards.

4 Describe "typical" user scenarios and tasks, including individuals with disabilities, to ensure fair and accurate accessibility testing of the ICT product or service being offered.

Acceptance Criteria

1 Prior to acceptance, the government reserves the right to perform testing on required ICT items to validate the offeror’s Section 508 conformance claims. If the government determines that Section 508 conformance claims provided by the offeror represent an inaccurate level of conformance than what is actually delivered to the agency, the government shall, at its option, require the offeror to remediate the delivered item to align with the required

Section 508 conformance claims prior to acceptance.