Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) South Atlantic Water Science Center in Arden, North Carolina is soliciting quotations for Remote Control Systems for Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) under RFQ 140G0126Q0037. The procurement seeks two complete remote control system kits that convert Teledyne RDI RiverRay/RiverPro ADCP flotation devices into remotely controlled unmanned surface vehicles. Key requirements include propulsion thrusters, communication/power modules, hand-held remote controls with 2.4 GHz transmitters with a 300-foot range, rechargeable batteries providing at least 1.5 hours of continuous runtime, and ruggedized transportation cases. The remote control systems must achieve maximum speeds of at least 9.5 feet per second and cruise speeds of at least 4.5 feet per second, with no modifications required to the ADCP floats for assembly. Written quotes are due February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, with questions accepted until February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. The anticipated contract award date is February 28, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, requiring vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and to meet the size standard of 1,350 employees or fewer under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). No incumbent contractor or budget range is specified in the solicitation documents. Delivery of the remote control systems must occur within 30 days of the contractor's receipt of the purchase order to the South Atlantic Water Science Center located at 44 Buck Shoals Road Unit 704, Arden, North Carolina 28704-3307. All responsible small business sources are eligible to submit quotes, which should include detailed specifications of the items being quoted. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov, and subsequent invoicing will be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system within 90 calendar days of performance completion.