Seismometers

Added: Jun 22, 2015 6:08 pm The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Volcano Observatory, Anchorage, AK has a requirement for a Short Period Seismometers - Minimum Specifications

The following specifications apply to both Item #10 and Item #20:

1. Units must be sealed for direct burial

2. Diameter of external cases not to exceed 3 inches

3. Sensors must be passive (as opposed to active) and require no power to operate.



Salient Characteristics of Item #10:

1. Flat frequency response from approximately 1 to 20 Hz

2. Single vertical sensor component



Salient Physical Characteristics of Item #20:

1. Flat frequency response from approximately 1 to 20 Hz OR approximately 2 to 20 Hz

2. Three sensor components (1 vertical and 2 horizontal)



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; solicitation number G15PS00545 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-82, effective 08 June 2015.

The Government anticipates award of a commercial, firm-fixed price type purchase order. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov, to be considered at award. Responses must be in writing, by email or fax to the Contract Specialist: jmdavis@usgs.gov or 916 278 9339 (fax).

This requirement is not small business set-aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334519 Other measuring and controlling device manufacturing (Seismometers manufacturing) and the size standards in number of employees: 500.