Geode Seismograph

The U.S. Geological Survey's Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center, operating under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research to identify sources for a 24-channel seismic data acquisition unit that is natively compatible with its existing Geometrics MicroEel seismic acquisition system. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued under FAR Part 10, which means it is not a formal solicitation and will not result in a contract award or reimbursement of response costs. The critical requirement is that the equipment must function seamlessly with the current MicroEel system without requiring adapters, middleware, reverse engineering, or third-party interface solutions. The proposed system must be a field-deployable unit with minimum 24 simultaneous recording channels capable of synchronized multi-channel acquisition, high dynamic range signal acquisition with low noise floor suitable for scientific-grade geophysical data collection, real-time or near real-time capability, PC-based control interface, and 12V DC field power compatibility. The government is seeking commercially available, field-proven systems with demonstrated records in marine or nearshore geophysical applications. Interested vendors must submit a maximum 3-page Capability Statement addressing product description, native MicroEel compatibility, technical specifications, estimated 2-4 month delivery lead times, and company registration information, with responses due to Contracting Officer Joel Berberena at jberberena@ios.doi.gov by April 6, 2026.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice has no set-aside designations and does not reference any current incumbents or existing contractors. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the market research notice. The opportunity is classified under NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments). Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their UEI along with documentation of small business status if applicable. The notice indicates that qualifying systems should have a delivery lead time of 2-4 months, suggesting the government may be planning for procurement in the near to medium term following this market research phase. As this is a sources sought notice, the government will use the responses to inform the development of future solicitation requirements and identify potential qualified vendors for a formal procurement action.