USV FOR MEAS and BATHYMETRY SURVEYS IAW SALIENTS

The U.S. Geological Survey Caribbean-Florida Workforce Solutions Center seeks delivery of one unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for flow measurements and bathymetry surveys to Davie, Florida within 30 days of purchase order receipt, with quotes due June 11 at 11:00 AM Eastern. This is a total small business set-aside, specifically identified in the RFQ attachment as a women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside with 100% set-aside for WOSB vendors. Anticipated award date is July 31.

Place of performance is Davie, Florida. The USV must be a portable, inflatable, self-propelled, battery-powered, remote-controlled system compatible with Sontek Model M9 ADCP and Power Communications Module, capable of one-person deployment with autonomous waypoint-based navigation, minimum 6-hour runtime on standard DeWalt-compatible 18v rechargeable batteries, and operational in temperatures from -10 to 45 degrees Celsius. System dimensions may not exceed 1.7 m x 0.8 m x 0.1 m with maximum weight of 15 lbs without batteries. Deliverables include the USV with handheld remote controller featuring 5-inch color screen and minimum 1 km transmitter range, dual GNSS with heading and RTK options, HD 1080p camera with live streaming, inflation pump, patch kit, carry bag, spare propellers, one mount compatible with Teledyne RiverPro ADCP systems, one multiport cable for RiverPro interface, and one day of on-site field engineering and project manager services.

NAICS code is 334511 with size standard of 1,350 employees. PSC code is 6680. Award will be made to the vendor submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable quote. Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov. Questions are due June 9 at 11:00 AM Eastern. All software components must comply with Revised Section 508 accessibility standards and WCAG 2.0 Level A and Level AA requirements.