Terminal boards

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing 4-channel Terminal Strip Interface Boards for seismic digitizer recorders. These analog adapter boards are critical components that enable interoperability between Kinemetrics Multi-Channel Digitizer models (Granite, Basalt, and Obsidian) and legacy seismic sensors deployed across structural monitoring arrays. The boards must meet specific technical requirements, including the ability to convert a single +12V power source into +/-12V differential power and must physically plug directly into mil-spec sensor connectors positioned approximately 2 7/8 inches apart on the digitizer front ends. All responsible sources are invited to submit product data sheets demonstrating their ability to meet the detailed technical specifications provided in the attached documentation. Responses must be submitted exclusively via electronic mail to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be received in their entirety by April 16, 2026, at 1500 PST.

This pre-solicitation notice is not a set-aside contract and is open to all responsible sources without small business or other special designations. The announcement does not specify an incumbent contractor, potential award value, or contract timeline, as this is a market research initiative rather than a formal solicitation. However, the government has indicated that 70 digitizer-recorders are currently awaiting deployment and require these terminal boards to function with existing seismic sensor infrastructure. The applicable industry classification is NAICS 334290 (Other Communication Equipment Manufacturing) with a corresponding size standard of 800 employees, and the product service code is 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories). Interested parties should note that this sources sought announcement does not commit the government to award any purchase order or contract, and no costs incurred in preparing responses will be reimbursed.