Remote Control System for ADCP IAW Salients

The US Geological Survey Florida Water Science Center-Orlando is seeking to procure a Remote Control System for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) through Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0156. The procurement specifically requires 3 Remote Control Kits for Teledyne RiverPro/RiverRay Trimaran Boat, identified as the Stork SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kit, which will convert ADCP flotation devices into unmanned surface vehicle systems. The system must include two propulsion thrusters, communication/power module, hand-held remote control with display and joystick, 2.4 GHz transmitter with 300 ft communication range, and rechargeable batteries providing 1.5 hours of continuous operation. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov before July 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Amendment 0001 extended the quote submission deadline from July 28, 2025 to July 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time, with an anticipated contract award date of September 1, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,350 employees. The contract requires delivery within 30 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order, with performance taking place through delivery to the USGS Florida Water Science Center in Orlando, Florida. The technical specifications require the system to operate at a maximum speed of 9.5 ft/sec and cruise speed of 4.5 ft/sec, with no special tools required for assembly and ruggedized transport cases included. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award consideration. The procurement also includes compliance requirements for Section 508 accessibility standards and FISMA security guidelines for IT systems.