Exail gyrocompass alignment tool
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0135
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6655 Geophysical Instruments
- Points of contact
-
- Yangzhi Deng yangzhideng@usgs.gov (916) 278-9326
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey seeks quotation for one Quadrans G2 IMO Grade fiber-optic gyrocompass and attitude reference system, with quotations due August 19, 2026 at 1500 PST and questions due August 12 at 1500 PST. This is not a small business set-aside.
Place of performance and delivery is the USGS Earthquake Science Center, Pasadena, California, 525 S Wilson Ave, with an estimated delivery date of November 31, 2026 or earlier on FOB Destination basis.
The gyrocompass must be portable, weighing less than 5 kilograms, and operate across temperatures from 0 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Required performance includes heading accuracy of 0.5 degrees or better, settling time of less than 30 minutes, and low or no maintenance or manual calibration. The unit must include both serial and ethernet inputs and outputs. Only new equipment is acceptable; grey market and refurbished products are excluded. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Contractors must submit technical specifications including part and model number, place of manufacturing, a completed SF 18 form with firm information and line-item pricing, and a firm fixed price quotation. An Accessibility Conformance Report using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template Version 2.1 or later is required to address Section 508 compliance. Vendors must explain how offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each salient characteristic; merely providing specifications without direct comparison will result in removal from award consideration.
Award will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable method. The NAICS code is 334511; the PSC is 6655. Questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Yangzhi Deng at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov.
Notice text
EXAIL GYROCOMPASS ALIGNMENT TOOL
Request for Quote: Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass & Attitude Reference System
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0135.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.
***Items offered must meet or exceed the technical specifications. Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation and explain how offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each Salient Characteristic for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Merely providing technical specifications without direct comparison is insufficient for evaluation. An addendum may be included with submittal. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.***
NAICS: 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, 1,350.
Delivery Address: US Geological Survey, Earthquake Science Center, Pasadena, 525 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106.
Delivery date for estimate only: 11/31/2026 or earlier.
FOB destination requested.
Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method.
Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
When the offeror provides equipment pursuant to this contract, the offeror shall ensure the ICT fully conforms to the applicable Revised 508 Standards.
USGS is tax-exempt.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16
2. Firm, fixed price quote
3. Technical submission including Part and Model number and product specifications
4. Place of manufacturing
5. System for Award Management UEI
Attached Pages:
Technical Specifications, 1 page
Clauses and Provisions, 4 pages
Questions are due in writing to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 08/12/2026, 1500 PST.
Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 08/19/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation_Attachments_gyrocompass.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0326Q0135.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Exail gyrocompass alignment tool | Solicitation | |
| Exail gyrocompass alignment tool | Pre-Solicitation |
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