Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center in Tampa is procuring two Remote Control Systems for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) instruments: a Stork SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kit for Teledyne RDI River Pro/River Ray ADCPs and a Stork SRS-S Remote Control Kit for Teledyne RDI Streampro ADCPs. These systems convert ADCP flotation devices into remote-controlled, unmanned surface vehicles with specified performance capabilities, including propulsion systems, communication modules, hand-held remote controls, rechargeable batteries, and ruggedized transport cases. Each system must meet distinct technical specifications regarding maximum speed, cruise speed, communication range of 300 feet at 2.4 GHz, and minimum runtime of 1.5 hours. Interested vendors must submit written quotes by December 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST via email to cnicanor@usgs.gov, with questions accepted only until December 12, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the solicitation summary, compliance with SAM registration, federal acquisition regulations, FISMA security requirements, and Section 508 accessibility standards are mandatory.

This is 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. No incumbent contractor is identified, though the solicitation specifically references equipment from Teledyne RD Instruments manufacturers. The solicitation does not disclose an anticipated contract value. The procurement requires delivery of the two remote control kits to Tampa, Florida within 30 days of receiving the purchase order, with an anticipated award date of December 30, 2025. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be eligible for contract award. All responsible sources, including small businesses, may submit bids or quotations for consideration by the agency.