GNSS Receiver and Accessories IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Pennsylvania Water Science Center seeks to procure a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver and accompanying accessories, specifically a Trimble R980 Model 50 ROW system with controller, software, pole mount, carrying case, and battery charging equipment. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of the Interior's USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants through a Request for Quote (RFQ 140G0126Q0015). Key requirements include compliance with FISMA security guidelines, Section 508 accessibility standards for electronic content, and delivery of equipment to New Cumberland, PA within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance with the salient characteristics specification and pricing. Critical deadlines include a question submission deadline of December 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET, with written quotes due on December 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET; all potential awardees must be registered at SAM.gov and meet the applicable FISMA IT security requirements.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,350 employees. The procurement involves a single unit of the specified GNSS receiver system with all required accessories and software, with an anticipated contract award date of December 31, 2025. No incumbent contractor or budget range is identified in the documentation. The delivery location is the USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center in New Cumberland, PA, and all qualified small business vendors are eligible to submit bids. Questions regarding the solicitation should be directed to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov, and completed proposals should be submitted to the same email address.