Best source: OK seismometers

Added: Mar 11, 2016 2:19 pm This requirement is unrestricted. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has a requirement to rent seismic sensors, other related equipment, and minimal amount of contractor assistance to instruct the USGS deployment crew on the proper procedures for deploying and activating the seismometers.



Sources sought notice G16PS00284 was issued on March 1, 2016 through March 6, 2016 with no responses.



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a firm fixed price commercial services contract prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation number is G16PS00284 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).



The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-87, effective 07 March 2016. Please see solicitation with CLINS, technical specifications, provisions, and clauses.



All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer by 03:00pm ET on March 16, 2016.



Quotations are due no later than 03:00pm ET on March 18, 2016. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, Firm-Fixed Price type contract on or about March 18, 2016.



It is the responsibility of all interested parties to check back periodically for any amendments to the synopsis or solicitation.



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The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541360 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, with a size standard of $15.0M.



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Please contact the Contracting Officer, Gerry Lewandowski in writing, by email at glewando@usgs.gov, with any questions.