I2ARGUS coastal imaging systems

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD: Coastal Imaging Systems -- The United States Geological Survey (USGS), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center intends to award a non-competitive purchase order to INNOVATIVE IMAGING AND RESEARCH CORP. This is the only known manufacturer of a Solar Powered 5 MP I2ARGUS camera system and a High Performance Dual Powered 12 MP I2ARUGS camera system for scientific research using the same processing methods and algorithms as the existing USGS Argus camera system.

Each camera system consists of two CMOS color cameras, camera housings with borosilicate lenses, orthogonal camera mount with manual pan and tilt, on-board computer for processing images, hard drives, internet access through a cellular modem, HOTM and Argus Eyes data acquisition software, power systems, and waterproof enclosures for processors and power system. The system is specialized for its intended purpose to acquire images that will be analyzed using photogrammetry methods to measure beach and surf zone parameters. The system must also be comparable to the entire network of Argus stations, and be able to fully integrate with the Coastal Imaging Research Network.

In accordance with FAR 5.207, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the Government; however, THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Information received will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government intends to award this requirement noncompetitively in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).

The NAICS code for this action is 541715, R&D in the Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences, size standard is 1,000 employees. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/index.html to be awarded the contract.

All product information must be submitted to Susan Ruggles via email at sruggles@usgs.gov no later than the closing date of this announcement 03/15/2021 17:00 EST.