MW Alignment Kit

The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Science Center at Moffett Field, California is procuring one Microwave Path Alignment Tool Kit for directional cellular panel and microwave antenna alignment through Request for Quotation 140G0325Q0226. The required kit must be a Sunsight Instruments MW Kit or equivalent, containing specific components including 2 MW/AAT units, 2 side mounts, 2 universal microwave mounts, 2 handheld devices, 2 smart levels, 2 USB-C cables, 2 battery chargers, and 2 hard cases with azimuth accuracy of 0.15. Key requirements mandate that only original equipment manufacturers or authorized resellers may respond, with all equipment being new and no grey market or used items accepted. The solicitation follows an all-or-none ordering approach under simplified acquisition procedures per FAR 12 and 13. Quotes are due by August 22, 2025 at 0500 PD, with delivery expected by September 30, 2025.

Despite the federal contract opportunity description indicating this is a Total Small Business set-aside, the government file summary states the RFQ is not a small business set-aside, creating some uncertainty about the actual set-aside designation. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, this appears to be a single-unit procurement for specialized microwave alignment equipment. The place of performance is FOB destination at Moffett Field, California, where the USGS Earthquake Science Center is located. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6695 for Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments, with delivery required within approximately six weeks of award.