Garmin subscription service

The US Geological Survey's Wetland and Aquatic Research Center is seeking to procure Garmin subscription services for satellite communication devices used by field crews operating in remote areas with limited cellular coverage. The solicitation (140G0125Q0174) specifically requires Garmin PRO: Premier subscription services to support 25 Garmin inReach Mini 2 devices, providing critical safety features including unlimited SOS capabilities, live tracking at 2-minute intervals, text messaging, and location sharing. This procurement is justified as a sole-source acquisition due to the proprietary nature of Garmin's subscription services, which are necessary for full device functionality and data continuity. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with technical compliance and price serving as the primary evaluation factors. Written quotes are due by July 25, 2025, at 0900 Eastern Time, with responses to be submitted via email to rlanderson@usgs.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334220 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractor is specifically mentioned in the documentation, though the procurement follows previous purchase orders that will be used for price reasonableness comparisons. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the requirement encompasses subscription services for 25 devices over a one-year performance period from July 28, 2025, to July 27, 2026. The services will support field operations at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award, with the anticipated contract award date of July 28, 2025.