7G--Semtech AirLink RX400 Modems - Brand Name Only
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0063
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing
- Points of contact
-
- Elizabeth Adam eadam@usgs.gov (916) 278-9441
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Science Center is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for thirty Semtech AirLink RX400 modems to support remote station communications and network management. This is a brand-name procurement conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, with quotes due by Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Adam, at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. PT. The evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology with past performance considered as a factor. Offerors must provide firm, fixed pricing, a detailed technical description of the modems including country of manufacture, the proposed delivery date, and confirmation that items are in stock and ready to ship. Quotes must be submitted exclusively via email to the Contracting Officer; hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and reflects the USGS's need to upgrade and replace end-of-life communications equipment at remote earthquake monitoring stations. The estimated contract value is $25,500, with delivery expected within 30 days of award. All items must be shipped FOB Destination to Moffett Field, California 94035. The modems must be compatible with the FedRamp-approved AirVantage cloud management platform currently deployed across the USGS network to manage approximately 90 existing modems and provide firmware updates and configuration management. Amendment One to the solicitation, issued on March 20, 2026, clarified that WiFi capability is not required on the units, and vendors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment with their proposal submissions.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
***Amendment One***
The purpose of this amendment is to inform vendors that WiFi is NOT needed on these units.
No further questions will be accepted.
The due date for quotes remains the same: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00am PT.
Update #1 ·
Semtech AirLink RX400 Modems - Brand Name Only
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
INTRODUCTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026.
SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Science Center (ESC), requires thirty (30) Semtech AirLink RX400 modems as described in the attached Salient Characteristics.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing and associated size standard 1,250 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 7G20 IT and Telecom Network: Analog Voice Products (hardware).
Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Moffett Field, CA, 94035.
QUESTIONS
Questions to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00am PT.
QUOTE SUBMISSION
Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Quotes are due Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00am PT. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and is to include the country of manufacture.
Please include the delivery date in your quotation. The items should be in stock and ready to ship at the time of your quote.
EVALUATION METHOD
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), past performance considered.
ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE
30 days after award
Offerors shall return the following:
- Signed SF-18
- Firm, fixed price quote
- Technical specifications of offerings including country of manufacture
- System for Award Management Unique Identification Entity (SAM UEI)
Attached Pages:
- Salient Characteristics
- Provisions and Clauses
- Brand Name Justification
- Section 508 Information
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0326Q0063_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Sol_140G0326Q0063.pdf | ||
| Brand_Name_Justification_-_Redacted.pdf |
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