Pete purchase GPR equipment

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking to procure a UtilityScan Dual Frequency Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) system for archaeological investigations at Petersburg National Battlefield, specifically for the Enslaved Field Laborers Project at Whitehill Plantation. The solicitation (140P4225Q0017) requires a specific GPR system with a 300/800 MHz Dual Frequency Antenna, four-wheel rugged cart, Panasonic Toughpad touchscreen interface, and RADAN 7 software with 3D module. The primary objective is to non-invasively locate and examine archaeological features related to enslaved workers' living areas and potential cemetery sites. Evaluation criteria will be based on price and technical factors, with offers due by May 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541360 for Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, with a Product/Service Code of 6675 for drafting, surveying, and mapping instruments.

The solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a total size standard of $28.5 and an estimated procurement value under $50,000. The specific equipment to be purchased is a Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc. (GSSI) Utility Scan Dual Frequency GPR system, which is being sole-sourced due to its unique capabilities and compatibility with existing NPS equipment. The system will be delivered to the Richmond National Battlefield Park's Maintenance Facility in Henrico, VA, with a performance period from May 5, 2025, to June 5, 2025. The GPR system, weighing approximately 66 pounds, comes with a 12-month standard warranty and is intended for multi-park use, potentially benefiting other National Park Service units in Virginia. The contractor will provide training classes at their headquarters, with the government responsible for associated travel expenses, and the equipment is expected to have a 10-year use-life.