SPOT Device Satellite Communications Service Plans
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0015
- Agency
- Office of Acquisitions and Grants US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Points of contact
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- Elizabeth Adam eadam@usgs.gov (916) 278-9441
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon Water Science Center is seeking satellite communication service plans for SPOT devices through this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The procurement requires one SPOT Trace Annual Service Plan and fifty SPOT X Annual Unlimited Service Plans to support field personnel safety and tracking operations. Key requirements mandate that service plans provide 100% coverage across the entire state of Oregon in both urban and remote settings, maintain complete compatibility with existing agency-owned equipment without requiring device modifications, and deliver 24/7 user-initiated messaging and tracking signals with integration capability to the USGS go2mapper system. Evaluation will be based on technical capability—including two-way communication ability, reliability, satellite connectivity, and service plan qualities—as well as price. Critical deadlines include January 12, 2026, at 10:00am ET for submission of questions to the Contracting Officer Elizabeth Adam, and January 15, 2026, at 10:00am ET for electronic submission of quotes via email.
This acquisition uses full and open competition with no set-aside designations and falls under NAICS code 517410 (Satellite Telecommunications) with a $44 million size standard and PSC code DE11 (IT and Telecom - Mobile Device as a Service). No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The contract structure includes a base year plus one option year to ensure sustained satellite communication coverage for ongoing USGS operations. The specific dollar value or budget range has not been disclosed in the announcement. Performance will be based in Oregon, with the service requirement spanning the entire state to support the agency's water science research and field activities. All quote submissions must be received electronically in their entirety by the stated deadline, with hardcopy or web portal submissions explicitly prohibited.
Notice text
SPOT Device Satellite Communications Service Plans, State of Oregon - SPOT Trace Annual Service Plan and SPOT X Annual Unlimited Service Plans - Brand Name or Equal
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) 2025-06, effective October 01, 2025.
This acquisition is being conducted using full and open competition.
DESCRIPTION
The US Geological Survey (USGS), Oregon Water Science Center (ORWSC) of Portland, OR, requires satellite communication services for SPOT devices as described in the attached Statement of Work. The USGS requires a base year plus one option year.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 517410 Satellite Telecommunications, and associated size standard $44 million applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code DE11 IT and Telecom - Mobile Device as a Service.
Service plans MUST provide coverage across the entire state of Oregon in both urban and remote settings.
QUESTIONS
All questions must be sent directly to eadam@usgs.gov by Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00am ET.
SUBMISSION OF QUOTES
Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer, Elizabeth Adam, at eadam@usgs.gov.
All quote documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00am ET.
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 Evaluation Factors, which include Technical Capability and Price. This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary.
Technical Capability is defined as two-way communication ability, reliability, satellite connectivity, and how the service plans meet or exceed the qualities described in the Statement of Work.
For further information, please contact Elizabeth Adam, Contracting Officer, at eadam@usgs.gov.
Estimated Period of Performance:
Base Year: 01/21/2026 - 01/20/2027
Option Year 1: 01/21/2027 - 01/20/2028
Offerors shall return the following:
- Signed SF-18
- Firm, fixed price quote
- Technical information including service plan specifications and past performance information.
- System for Award Management Unique Identification Entity (SAM UEI)
Attached Pages:
Clauses and Provisions
Statement of Work
Section 508 Information
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140G0326Q0015.pdf |
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