Trimble R980 GPS units

The US Geological Survey California Water Science Center is seeking to procure two Trimble R980 GNSS receivers and associated equipment to replace their outdated Trimble R7 and R8 units. The comprehensive GPS surveying system package includes two R980 GNSS Receiver Shells, two R980 hardware configurations, chargers, batteries, a Trimble TSC5 Controller, accessories, and related software licenses. This procurement is structured as a Request for Quotation requiring firm-fixed price quotes and is classified under NAICS code 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Priced Technically Available criteria from authorized Trimble resellers. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2025, with electronic quotations due by August 4, 2025, at 1700 PD to the contract specialist via email.

This procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and specifically limited to authorized Trimble resellers, creating a dual qualification requirement for potential contractors. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number along with specifying the country of manufacture for the equipment. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values, though it follows Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13 procedures for commercial items. The procurement involves acquiring exactly two complete GNSS receiver systems designed for professional surveying applications. The contract will support the California Water Science Center's field operations, though the specific place of performance beyond the USGS California facility is not detailed in the available documentation.