Fiber Optic Gyrocompasses

The US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is procuring one Fiber Optic Gyrocompass through this combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The agency originally sought two units but amended the solicitation to reduce the quantity to one gyrocompass, specifically requesting an Exail Pack Quadrans Fiber Optic Gyrocompass (KAA00071) or equivalent product. The gyrocompass must meet stringent technical requirements including portable design weighing less than 3kg, operating temperature range of 0-100 degrees Fahrenheit, settling time under 45 minutes, heading accuracy of 0.5 degrees or better, and serial/ethernet interfaces for field use in obtaining accurate GPS measurements. The procurement will follow FAR 12 and FAR 13 procedures, with quotes evaluated on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis. Quotations are due by July 7, 2025 at 1700 PD, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management while providing firm fixed price quotes and country of manufacture information.

This solicitation does not include any set-aside designations and will compete under the full and open competition process. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documents. The amendment reducing the quantity from two to one unit represents a significant change in the procurement scope, though no specific budget range or estimated award value is disclosed in the available documentation. The gyrocompass is intended for field deployment to support USGS scientific operations requiring precise navigational measurements, with emphasis on reliability, low maintenance, and power efficiency for portable applications. Contractors must acknowledge the amendment and demonstrate compliance with telecommunications equipment security provisions under FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, which prohibit certain foreign-manufactured telecommunications equipment deemed security risks.