GPS satellite tracking, messaging, and SOS servic

The US Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the New York Water Science Center, is seeking GPS satellite tracking, messaging, and life-saving S.O.S services with corresponding devices through a competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ). The primary objective is to enhance employee safety during fieldwork by providing continuous real-time location tracking through the Go2Mapper program, particularly for personnel working in remote areas with limited cell coverage. The agency requires up to 120 government-owned SPOT Gen4 and Gen3 devices with satellite network access, featuring 96% message delivery probability across the continental US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia, and South America. Responses must be submitted via email to mdixon@usgs.gov by April 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The solicitation uses NAICS code 517410 for Satellite Telecommunications, with vendors expected to provide services that meet stringent tracking and emergency communication requirements.

This procurement is a total small business set-aside with a focus on Globalstar satellite network services, with an estimated total contract value of $109,132.80. The contract structure includes one base year from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and four potential option years extending through March 31, 2030. The flexible service plan allows for monthly device activation, with vendors required to provide a web-based application interface, real-time tracking information updated no less than every 2.5 minutes, and comprehensive emergency communication features. The contract will support up to 116 SPOT Gen3 and Gen4 devices, enabling critical safety monitoring for USGS field personnel. Performance will be evaluated monthly against specified service features, with key requirements including unlimited continuous GPS tracking, S.O.S emergency notifications, check-in capabilities, and custom messaging options. The place of performance is not explicitly limited, but services must cover multiple geographic regions with high message delivery reliability.