Synopsis/solicitation - sonar system

SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

SONAR SYSTEM

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 announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-07, effective 07/02/2020. This acquisition is set-aside for Small Businesses. The associated NAICS code is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with an associated size standard of 1,250 employees. The associated PSC is 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment.

SPECIFICATION

The US Geological Survey - Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center provides information that supports decision makers and resource managers in the preservation of life, health, and safety of the American people and to related information delivery systems for global monitoring and reporting. In accomplishing this, the USGS requires a Compressed High-Density Radiated Pulse (CHIRP) side-scan sonar system that includes a dedicated laptop as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. Digital processing during data acquisition (analog to digital conversion and outgoing selected pulse match filtering) must be capable of real-time application to allow for rapid identification of sampling targets while surveys are underway.

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at capplegate@usgs.gov. All documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 08/01/2020 1700 PT. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or on any web portal shall not be accepted or considered. Questions regarding this requirement are to be send to capplegate@usgs.gov and will be accepted through 07/29/2020 at 1200 PT.

For further information, please contact Lynn Applegate, Contracting Officer, at capplegate@usgs.gov or (206) 526-2528.