Globalstar SPOT X GPS Satellite Devices & Software

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking to procure 125 Globalstar SPOT X GPS Satellite Devices with accompanying software and activation services for the Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The solicitation (No. 140G0125Q0118) requires GPS satellite devices that provide real-time personnel tracking, emergency notification, and location services with specific technical requirements including waterproofing, temperature resistance, and Bluetooth technology. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible, with quotes due by May 20, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of June 6, 2025. The solicitation will evaluate vendors based on their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, including device functionality, accessibility compliance, and software capabilities. Quotes must be submitted via email to dparkin@usgs.gov, with faxed submissions being explicitly rejected.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 517410 with a size standard of $44.0 million. The contract includes 125 Globalstar SPOT X Bluetooth 2-Way Messenger devices, accompanied by one-year software licenses valid from June 2, 2025, to June 1, 2026, and individual device activations. Delivery of devices and activations is required within 30 days after receipt of order, with the software licenses becoming effective on June 1, 2026. Vendors must provide an Accessibility Conformance Report using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template, demonstrating compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards for users with disabilities. The total contract will cover network maintenance, annual subscription services, and activation for the satellite communication devices, with the performance to be executed at the USGS Water Science Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.