Vegapuls C23 radar sensor or equal IAW salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to procure 125 VEGAPULS C 23 Radar Water Level Sensors or equivalent alternatives through Solicitation 140G0125Q0042. The procurement is for non-contact radar sensors capable of measuring water levels with high precision, requiring specific technical capabilities including an 80 GHz measurement frequency, 30m measurement range, and SDI-12 interface. Vendors must submit written quotes by January 30, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST, with questions accepted until January 28, 2025, at 8:00 AM EST. To be considered, vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and meet the technical specifications outlined in the Salient Characteristics document. The agency will evaluate quotes based on compliance with technical requirements, with an anticipated contract award date of February 20, 2025.

This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513, with a size standard of 750 employees. The sensors will be delivered to the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility in Tuscaloosa, AL, with a required delivery timeline of 60 days after receipt of order. The contract will be executed under FOB Origin terms, with shipping costs covered by the government via Transportation Service Order. The procurement is specifically for radar equipment used in measuring water levels, falling under PSC category 5840. While no incumbent contractors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates this is a specialized procurement for scientific instrumentation to support nationwide data collection efforts, with a focus on precise water level measurement technology.