USGS Three-dimensional (3D) Imaging Sonar System

The U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, seeks a submersible, autonomous, high-resolution three-dimensional imaging sonar system, with quotations due August 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. This is a total small business set-aside RFQ issued under simplified procedures.

Delivery is required to Falmouth, Massachusetts, within 60 days from the date the contractor receives the purchase order. The system must provide dual-axis 3D scanning with acoustic imaging and point cloud generation (X, Y, Z coordinates with intensity and backscatter data), 360-degree horizontal and 100-degree vertical scanning, imaging range up to 50 meters with 2 mm or less range resolution, 0.1-degree scan angle resolution, acoustic frequency options of 750 kHz and 1 MHz, maximum power consumption of 8 watts or less, dimensions of 100–120 mm diameter by 130–170 mm length, RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols, internal storage of 32 GB or greater, rechargeable onboard battery of 28 amp-hour capacity or greater, internal sensors (pressure, dual-axis tilt, temperature, compass/heading), maximum operating depth of 100 meters or greater, operating temperature range of −10°C to +50°C, and corrosion-resistant exterior materials for extended subsea deployments.

The NAICS code is 334511, with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. Award is anticipated for September 1, 2026. Evaluation is on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. All vendors must register in SAM.gov to be awarded. Questions are due July 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. Quotations must comply with technical specifications, FISMA security requirements, and Section 508 accessibility compliance, including submission of an Accessibility Conformance Report.