Free Fall Penetrometer
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- Solicitation number
- 140G0324Q0235
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing a free fall penetrometer that meets specific salient characteristics. The free fall penetrometer must be able to reach water depths of 250-300 meters, penetrate sand lenses and consolidated mud layers, and take accurate measurements of rheological properties with high spatial resolution. The instrument must acquire data via accelerometers, inclinometers, and pressure sensors, and have sufficient battery capacity for a standard field day of surveying. Interested businesses must submit brochures or technical specifications detailing their ability to meet the requirements by August 7, 2024, via email.
This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal, and the government is not committed to awarding a purchase order or contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing applies, with a size standard of 30. There is no set-aside designation, and the government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.
Notice text
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing a free fall penetrometer as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and associated size standard 30 apply to this announcement.
All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their free fall penetrometer to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to rlujan@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than August 7, 2024, at 0800 hours central time. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the FedConnect web portal or the FedConnect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Salient_Characteristics_Free_fall_penetrometer_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Free Fall Penetrometer | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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