Ocean Bottom Seismometer Equipment

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command (AFTAC) is procuring Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) equipment to support their Seismo-Hydroacoustic Data Acquisition System (SHDAS) for subsurface monitoring operations. The procurement seeks seven line items of specialized seismographic and tracking equipment, including a 3T Broadband seismometer, Aquarius autonomous OBS seismometer, high-frequency hydrophone, packaging components, shipping materials, reusable steel shipping stillage, and an Iridium/LED location beacon with satellite tracking capabilities. The technical requirements specify an autonomous and permanent ocean bottom system with a seismometer bandwidth of 120 seconds to 50 Hz and hydrophone bandwidth of 0.01 Hz to 100 Hz. The equipment must be manufactured in the United Kingdom and comply with Trade Agreements Act requirements, with contractors required to provide OEM warranties, maintenance, upgrades, and emergency support worldwide during the warranty period. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments, with the final deadline for quotes extended to September 5, 2025, and revised Statement of Objectives removing installation, customer support, and authorized reseller requirements.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC code 6655 (Geophysical Instruments). No specific incumbent contractors or award values are mentioned in the available documentation, though the quote sheet contains placeholders for pricing information. Delivery requirements include timeframes of up to 30 calendar days for Continental United States (CONUS) locations, 45 calendar days for Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations, and expedited emergency or war tempo deliveries within 24-72 hours depending on location. The place of performance is Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, where USAF AFTAC is located, with inspection and acceptance to be conducted by designated government personnel Mr. James Neely and Mr. Michael Fisher. The procurement represents a single acquisition of the specified equipment suite rather than a recurring service contract.