RFI - Ground System Software Radio & Associated Products
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIGFBO250042
- Agency
-
Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research on Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated products for their Landsat satellite ground systems. The RFI specifically seeks information about narrowband and wideband SDRs with Telemetry and Command (T&C) Front End Processing (FEP) applications, focusing on frequency ranges including S-Band, L-Band, and various intermediate frequencies with data rates from 1 Kbps to 3.5 Gbps. This Special Notice was posted on May 29, 2025, and falls under NAICS code 334220 for Satellite Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The RFI is part of USGS's efforts to modernize their Landsat Ground Network infrastructure and transition to more modern, cloud-based architecture. USGS has clarified that their immediate procurement plan involves purchasing 2-3 S-Band SDRs within the next 6 months, starting with a single unit for testing and evaluation.
The primary purpose of this RFI is to gather market intelligence on available SDR technologies and capabilities to inform future acquisition decisions and requirements development for the Landsat Ground Network. Interested parties must submit their responses via email by July 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern, with submissions limited to approximately 25 pages and focusing on product architectures, specifications, capabilities, digitizer support, host requirements, and RF recording functions. The RFI is open to all types of organizations, including U.S. businesses, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies, with no set-aside restrictions applied. USGS emphasizes that responses are purely voluntary and will not affect future solicitation evaluations, as this is strictly a market research exercise with no financial commitment. The agency has specific technical requirements including a 2-second total command latency from the Mission Operations Center to transmission to observatories, though these requirements may be relaxed as they explore more modern architectural approaches.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research to learn about narrowband and wideband Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated products such as Telemetry and Command (T&C) Front End Processing (FEP) applications. This RFI does not constitute a request for quotes, proposals, or bids; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Responses to this announcement are for planning purposes only. The results of the market research will contribute to the development of the requirement and guide acquisition decision-making.
The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code to be used for this requirement is 334220, Satellite Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Please see the attached document titled "USGS Software Radio RFI" for additional information and information requested.
Amendment 1 - Add attachment "Industry Questions 1 - DOIGFBO250042" to address industry questions.
Update #1 ·
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research to learn about narrowband and wideband Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated products such as Telemetry and Command (T&C) Front End Processing (FEP) applications. This RFI does not constitute a request for quotes, proposals, or bids; submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary; the Government assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. Responses to this announcement are for planning purposes only. The results of the market research will contribute to the development of the requirement and guide acquisition decision-making.
The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code to be used for this requirement is 334220, Satellite Communications Equipment Manufacturing.
Please see the attached document titled "USGS Software Radio RFI" for additional information and information requested.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Industry_Questions_1_-_DOIGFBO250042_2.pdf | ||
| USGS_Software_Radio_RFI_1.pdf |
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