Borehole Winch System IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey New York Water Science Center is procuring a Borehole Winch System and associated cables for geophysical logging operations under Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0100. The system must be a portable, heavy-duty logging winch compatible with Mount Sopris analog and digital QL geophysical probes, capable of supporting loads up to at least 100 pounds and operating at speeds up to 85 feet per minute, and must include 1000 meters of single conductor cable, a USB interface for laptop communication, ruggedized transport case, and tripod mounting hardware. The procurement also includes four supporting cables: an MX Winch to Matrix Signal Cable, a Matrix to USB Cable, a 3-Pin Male/Female Power Cable, and a Mud Plug Cable. Written quotes are due April 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET, with technical questions to be submitted to Cynthia Nicanor at cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov by April 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET. The anticipated award date is May 1, 2026, and the contractor must deliver the system within 60 days of receiving the purchase order. All quotes will be evaluated based on the "Brand Name or Equal" basis, and all responsible sources are invited to submit bids.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees; no incumbent or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation documents. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the notice. Delivery is required to the USGS New York Water Science Center at 2045 Route 112, Building 4, Coram, NY 11727 within 60 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order. All vendors must be registered at sam.gov to be eligible for award, and contract terms include FOB Destination, electronic invoice submission through the Invoice Processing Platform within 90 days after performance completion, and compliance with standard FAR clauses including System for Award Management registration, Section 508 accessibility requirements, FISMA security standards, buy American provisions, and contractor employee whistleblower rights.