Digital Borehole Camera System IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Pennsylvania Water Science Center is procuring a Digital Borehole Camera System consisting of a digital wireline camera, camera control unit, and centralizer kit. The system must interface with Mount Sopris Instruments or Century Geophysics wireline winch systems and must meet specific technical specifications including 1280 x 960 resolution video capability, simultaneous front-facing and 360-degree side video recording, operation at depths up to 6,000 feet, and temperature functionality from 0 to 70 degrees Celsius. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical compliance and pricing equally, with past performance also considered in the selection process. Written quotes are due on December 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and contractors may submit questions to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov until December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. The anticipated contract award date is December 28, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 334513 and a size standard of 750 employees. The specific items being procured include one MSICAM360-2G-MS1 Digital Wireline Camera 2nd Generation, one MSICAMCCU-2G-120 Digital Camera Control Unit, and one 02000-1650 MSICAM360 Digital Camera Centralizer, indicating Mount Sopris Instruments as the likely incumbent supplier. Delivery must occur within 30 days of receiving the purchase order at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for award. Contractors must also comply with FISMA security requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and other federal acquisition regulations applicable to this procurement.