Geophysical Equipment - Geode Exploration Seismograph

The Federal Highway Administration seeks quotation for a fully integrated geophysical testing system comprising a Geometrics Geode Exploration Seismograph with supporting geophones, cables, and land streamer equipment, with quotations due July 9 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time and technical questions due July 6. This is a total small business set-aside (NAICS 334519, 600-employee size standard); quotations offering partial or split-CLIN fulfillment will be rejected as non-responsive.

Place of performance is Denver, Colorado, with delivery to Lakewood, Colorado. The solicitation requires a fully integrated system serving as a single lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) award with one responsible vendor acting as sole system integrator guaranteeing complete electrical and mechanical cross-compatibility. The specification includes a Geode Exploration Seismograph (24-channel, 20 kHz bandwidth), 24 independent 4.5 Hz geophones with vertical orientation and 3-foot minimum lead cables, a 24-channel seismic spread cable with 10-foot spacing and Mueller clip take-outs replaced by KCL (Kooter) connectors per Amendment 0001, a 130-foot extension cable, and a 24-channel Land Streamer towed system with 24 dedicated geophones at 5-foot spacing. All equipment must deliver fully functional within 60 days of order receipt. Quoters must submit firm-fixed pricing across all six CLINs including shipping on FOB Destination basis, with payment terms NET 30. Quotations must be submitted electronically as single Adobe PDF files not exceeding 10 megabytes. All contractors must maintain current active SAM.gov registration at quote submission and provide organizational information including Unique Entity ID, Federal Tax Identification Number, and business size classification. Past performance verification will be completed for award consideration.