The United States Geological Survey (USGS), Pacific Coastal & Marine

This RFQ is set aside for small business. Only quotes from small business concerns will receive consideration.

Please provide a firm, fixed price quote per the following:

1) Deep Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (1 qty)

The U.S.Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center requires the acquisition of an Acoustic Doppler velocimeter for the high-resolution measurement of near-bottom currents on the continental slope off the west coast of the United States for studies on sediment transport processes in the deep sea. This instrument will be deployed in up to 3000m water depth and must be able to measure near-bottom currents at a single point with very high accuracy for one year or more.

In addition, the instrument must meet the following salient characteristics:

1. Measure currents at a point with volume of 1cm3, up to 64hz sampling rate.
2. Resolution of velocity measurements of 1 mm/s or better
3. 16Gb or higher memory
4. Ability to log data from two analog external sensors
5. Pressure housing rated to 3000m, capable of holding two 50 Wh battery packs.


2) Shipping cost to: USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine
2831 Mission Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Delivery by: 09/30/2021

Please include the following information with your quote:

Companys DUNS number

Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products.

Manufacturer/Federally Authorized Distributor: To be considered for award, all Sellers must be manufacturer/Federally authorized distributors of the equipment/services they are offering with a demonstrated capability of delivering the entire order within the time frames specified in the award. Sellers may be required to provide documentation as proof of authorization to be considered for award.

Your company must be registered and active in System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at time of quote submission.

Evaluation Criteria
The Government intends to make award to the responsive offeror that provides the Best Value to the Government based on Lowest Price, Technical Acceptability. Award will be made to the offeror quoting fair and reasonable prices who meet ALL required technical specifications and who comply with ALL solicitation requirements.

The NAICS Code for this is 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Size Standard 750

US Geological Survey is tax exempt.

Please respond with quote no later than: 23 July 2021 at 1700 ES

Contract Specialist: Tracy Huot, [email protected]

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