Underwater Camera

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center is seeking to procure underwater camera equipment through Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0125Q0226. The procurement specifically includes a Rayfin MK2 Underwater Camera system with advanced technical specifications including a 12.3MP CMOS sensor, Ethernet camera control, 4K video capabilities, and 500-meter depth rating, along with associated equipment such as an Aquorea LED Strobe Lamp, Cable Splice, and Mantaray Dot Laser. This equipment will upgrade the agency's digital seafloor mapping capabilities for coastal and inland waterways research. The evaluation will be conducted based on technical compliance and price, with the purchase order awarded to the lowest-priced quotation that receives an "acceptable" technical rating. The RFQ was issued on September 11, 2025, with written quotes due by September 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a 100% set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,350 employees. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documents. The delivery timeline requires the equipment to be provided within 90 days after receipt of order, with an anticipated contract award date of September 18, 2025. All equipment must be delivered to the USGS Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center facility in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Interested vendors may submit responses via email to rlanderson@usgs.gov, and all responsible sources are encouraged to submit quotations for consideration by the agency.