USV for Meas. and Bathymetry Surveys IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) West Virginia Water Science Center is issuing RFQ 140G0126Q0129 for the procurement and delivery of an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) capable of conducting flow‑measurement and bathymetry surveys. The USV must be shipped FOB to Charleston, WV and be on site within 30 days of receipt of the purchase order. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (including women‑owned small businesses) under NAICS 334511 (size standard 1,350 employees). Offers must be submitted on Standard Form 1449 (or as otherwise specified) by 11:00 a.m. EDT on May 1, 2026; the anticipated award date is May 30, 2026. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and the contract will be a DPAS‑rated order. In addition to the technical and price requirements, the contractor’s own IT systems used to provide services must be classified and secured in accordance with FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800‑60, with the applicable security plan referenced or provided as required. Evaluation will consider technical compliance (product must meet or exceed all specified physical, functional, and performance characteristics), price, and any other factors set forth in the solicitation. Questions are to be directed to Cynthia Nicanor (cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov) no later than 11:00 a.m. EDT on April 29, 2026.

Notice ID

b4f89d17abcf4c01914e52d4c89cf7ab

Solicitation Number

140G0126Q0129

NAICS Code

334511

Classification Code

6665