Ground penetrating radar system

Sources Sought (Special Notice)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system to measure the subsurface geologic structure for future field programs in a range of coastal environments.as described in the attached Technical Specifications. This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code ¿ 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals and an associated size standard 750 employees apply to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement.

Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to Cheryl Ciccarelli cciccarelli@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than July 31, 2020. Responses submitted by hardcopy or the FedConnect web portal or the FedConnect Message Center shall not be accepted or considered.

Technical Specifications:

1. Introduction

The U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center has a requirement for the purchase of a ground-penetrating radar (GPR) system to measure the subsurface geologic structure for future field programs in a range of coastal environments.

2. Technical Specifications

a. Acquisition controller

i. Wireless-capable with option for cable connection

ii. Capable of integrating external differential GNSS

iii. Potential to replace WiFi antennas in the field

iv. Capable of mapping GPR survey location in GIS

v. At least 32 GB internal storage

vi. HD display

b. 200 MHz center frequency antenna

i. Stacking capability greater than 32

ii. Dithering capability to remove ambient RF noise

iii. Depth of investigation greater than 20 meters

iv. Water resistant, self-contained enclosure

v. Weighs less than 40 lbs

vi. Integrated GNSS

vii. Option to integrate external differential GNSS mount

viii. Option to integrate odometer wheel for acquisition control

ix. Capable of variable stacking, depending on survey speed

c. Multiple very low-frequency antenna

i. Center frequency ranging from 80 MHz to 16 MHz (ground-coupled)

ii. Antenna can be extended easily in the field to change from higher frequencies to lower frequencies

iii. Stacking capability of 32 or greater

iv. Sealed (water-resistant) transmitter and receiver units

v. Integral fiber-optic transmit trigger for reduced external noise

vi. Lightweight

vii. Capable of common mid-point (CMP) analysis

viii. Adjustable antenna supports

ix. Option to integrate odometer wheel for acquisition control

x. Operable in continuous or static collection modes