Remote Control System for ADCP IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility is seeking a Remote Control System for Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCP) through Request for Quote 140G0125Q0091. The solicitation requires a conversion kit that transforms ADCP flotation devices into unmanned surface vehicles, specifically compatible with Teledyne RD Instruments StreamPro and River Ray/RiverPro ADCP models. The system must include a propulsion system, communication/power module, hand-held remote control, rechargeable batteries, charger, mounting hardware, and cabling, with specific performance requirements including operational speeds of 5.0-9.5 ft/sec, a 300 ft communication range, and 1.5 hours of continuous battery runtime. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit quotes via email to Imani Tillman by 04/08/2025 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Questions regarding the solicitation were accepted until 03/13/2025, and the anticipated contract award date is 04/14/2025.

Originally designated as a small business set-aside with NAICS code 334516 and a size standard of 1,000 employees, the solicitation was amended to become an unrestricted procurement. The contract calls for a single Remote Control System to be delivered to Eureka Satellite in Eureka, CA within 30 days after order receipt. The procurement is classified under the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing category and Combination and Miscellaneous Instruments product service code. No specific incumbent contractors or exact award value were explicitly stated in the documentation. The contracting office is located in the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch in Reston, Virginia, with the procurement process managed by contract specialist Imani Tillman. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed requirements outlined in the solicitation documents to ensure compliance and competitive positioning.