Platform CTD Winch in accordance with Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility is seeking to procure a Platform CTD Winch for the California Water Science Center in West Sacramento, CA. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 140G0125Q0080, requires one InterOcean 90211 Custom Marine Winch for an Autonomous Profiling Platform with specific technical specifications. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit written quotes via email to Imani Tillman by March 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Questions regarding the solicitation will be accepted until March 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with the anticipated contract award date set for April 14, 2025. The evaluation criteria will likely focus on technical compliance, vendor qualifications, and the ability to meet the detailed salient characteristics outlined in the procurement documents.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332312, with a size standard of 500 employees. The winch must be delivered within 30 days after receipt of order, with specific technical requirements including 24VDC power capability, a 10" drum diameter, maximum load capacity of 125 kg, and a cable payout speed of at least 4 meters per minute. The contract will be managed by the USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants, with the contracting office located in Reston, Virginia. While no specific incumbent or exact award value is mentioned, the procurement is for a single unit of specialized marine equipment designed for scientific research purposes. The place of performance is the USGS California Water Science Center in West Sacramento, emphasizing the specialized nature of this procurement for hydrologic instrumentation.