APPLANIX WAVEMASTER - Brand Name or Equal

The U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center is procuring an Applanix POS MV WaveMaster II Upgrade, a highly specialized inertial measurement unit designed for marine surveying applications. This lightweight, submersible system must meet stringent technical specifications including positional accuracy of +/- 10 mm horizontal and +/- 20 mm vertical, heave measurement accuracy of 5 cm, and the capability to maintain 2-meter position accuracy during 60-second GNSS outages. The procurement is structured as a "Brand Name or Equal" solicitation under RFQ 140G0125Q0198, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical compliance with the specified requirements. The government will award the contract to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest-priced quotation that receives an "acceptable" rating in technical compliance. The solicitation was issued on August 15, 2025, with written quotes due by August 22, 2025 at 0900 EDT, and an anticipated contract award date of August 27, 2025.

This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses operating under NAICS code 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract calls for the delivery of one WaveMaster unit to the USGS Woods Hole Coastal & Marine location in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for contract award, and responses may be submitted via email to rlanderson@usgs.gov. The delivery timeline requires the equipment to be provided within 60 days after receipt of order. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges, focusing instead on the technical specifications and procurement process requirements. Contract administration will be handled by the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch located in Reston, Virginia.