Autonomous underwater vehicl

This solicitation from the USGS Hydrological Instrumentation Facility seeks an autonomous underwater vehicle no longer than 8 feet capable of operating down to 100 meters and integrating various water quality, acoustic, and navigation sensors to perform mapping, logging, and autonomous operations without human interaction. Quotes for the autonomous underwater vehicle, accessories, training, and spare parts are due to Michelle Dalmado by July 31, 2020 and will be evaluated for compliance with the specifications in the attached document. The anticipated award date is July 28, 2020 and the procurement is being conducted under FAR Part 13.5 with eligibility open to firms registered on SAM.gov.

There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 334513 for navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees. The procurement is being conducted as full and open competition with the place of performance at the USGS Hydrological Instrumentation Facility. Quotes are requested for an initial one year contract with optional annual renewals for up to four additional years and the anticipated award value including options is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.