Non-Contact Radar IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility is procuring 150 Non-Contact Radar Water Level Sensors, specifically the VEGAPULS C 23 Radar Water Level Sensor or equivalent models meeting stringent technical specifications. The sensors must feature 80 GHz measurement frequency technology with measurement uncertainty no greater than 0.01 ft or 0.1% of indicated reading, a measurement range of 0 to 30m, and operate within -40 to 60°C temperature ranges. Additional mandatory requirements include 12 VDC power compatibility, SDI-12 interface, IP66/68 mechanical rating, integrated Bluetooth communication, and a 15 ft communication/power cable. The evaluation criteria focus on technical compliance with the detailed salient characteristics and price competitiveness. Questions regarding this Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0193 must be submitted by August 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT to Cynthia Nicanor, with written quotes due August 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees, restricting participation to qualified small businesses registered in SAM.gov. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation materials. The contractor must deliver all 150 radar sensors to Tuscaloosa, Alabama within 60 days from receipt of the purchase order, with shipping costs covered by the government through transportation service orders. The anticipated contract award date is September 15, 2025, and the sensors will be deployed for water level measurements at data collection sites nationwide. Vendors must provide detailed specifications of their proposed items and demonstrate compliance with all technical requirements outlined in the salient characteristics document.