SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS Code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with a Small Business Size Standard 1,350 employees for an upcoming requirement to provide a digital sonar system.
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. Submission is voluntary.
Specifications:
3DSS-iDX-PRO Sonar System
-3DSS-iDXP-450 - Sonar head with integrated SVT (AML XCH-SVT) and MRU (SBG Ekinox)
-3DSS-SIU-PRO - Sonar Interface Unit topside with integrated dual GNSS (Septentrio AsteRx) and INS processor (SBG Navsight)
-3DSS-DSC-Norbit-10 - Standard 10m sonar cable - Norbit Connectors
-3DSS-ANT-PRO - High performance GNSS antennas (2)
-3DSS-MMS - Standard stem mount sonar bracket
-3DSS-MMF - Alternate flange mount sonar bracket
-3DSS-SIU-PA90 - AC power supply for SIU topside
-3DSS-ACC-KIT-iDXA- 3DSS accessories kit
o 3DSS-USB-KIT - Two 3DSS license dongles and USB flash with 3DSS software
-3DSS-DCS - 3DSS Sonar Control Application (sonar operating GUI)
-3DSS-DDS - 3DSS 3D Sidescan Display Application (real-time 3D visualization of 3DSS 3D and 2D sidescan data)
-3DSS-DMS - 3DSS Bathymetry Chart Display (realtime bathymetry on a chart using the Open CPN Chart Display distribution with a 3DSS bathymetry display plugin)
-3DSS-DPS - 3DSS Bathymetry Profile Display (realtime bathymetry profile across the vessel track display, similar to standard multibeam displays showing a profile of individual echo sounding cross-sections)
-3DSS-DLS -3DSS Binary Logger (Data logger for raw GNSS and IMU data for PPK post processing) - not included with 3DSSDX or 3DSS-DX+ systems
-DSS-DXS - 3DSS XTF File Converter (batch file utility for converting raw 3DSS data files to XTF format for import into 3rd party software)
-3DSS-DRL - 3DSS Remote Data Link (utility to send 3DSS data from Control to client applications over a radio link)
-3DSS-DUG - 3DSS-DX Sonar Manual
-3DSS-DQG - 3DSS-DX Quick Start Guide
o 3DSS-SIU-PDC - DC power cable for SIU
o 3DSS-SIU-FWC - Firmware update cable (RS232-USB)
o 3DSS-OR-KIT-SVT - O-ring kit for sonar cable connectors and including an SVT dummy plug
o 3DSS-DZA-KIT - Zinc anode kit
o 3DSS-DSA-5 - GNSS antenna cables (2) at 5m each
o 3DSS-DC-PC - Battery clips for DC power cable
-3DSS-CASE-1650 - Hardshell Pelican 1650 case with custom foam insert
-3DSS-QINERTIA-001 - SBG Qinertia PRO software subscription, 1 month
-One-year conditional warranty
- One-year free software updates
-One-year free phone, email and TeamViewer support
3DSS System On-Line Training:
Two online training sessions, approximately 2 hours each, plus remote help during initial system setup and testing.
Online training includes:
-3DSS Theory of Operation
-3DSS Sonar Configuration and Installation
-3DSS Software Familiarization
-3DSS Sonar Operation
Training to be conducted within 90 days from receiving the device or by September 30, 2025. Qinertia PRO
Free 1-month subscription for SBG's Qinertia PRO INS post processing software.
Additional 12-month subscription for SBG's Qinertia PRO INS post processing software.
[100-2715] SV-RM-Training - 3 hours on demand remote session training to be conducted by SBG personnel.
Item to be purchased under this procurement must integrate seamlessly with items purchased under this order and UMESC's existing equipment.
Existing Equipment:
Otter USV
Responses to this announcement are requested from (1) Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (2) SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms; (3) Small Business firms certified by a Small Business Administration (SBA) district or regional office for participation in the 8(a) program; (4) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small Business firms; (5) Small Businesses.
In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. ISBEE, small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy.
A firm is considered small under NAICS Code 334511 with a Small Business Size Standard 1,350 employees. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from firms in categories (1) through (5) above, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration.
Interested small business firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including SAM UEI NUMBER); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS.
Your company must have a SAM Unique Identifier number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM).
All responses must be submitted NLT February 20th, 2025 at 5:00pm ED via e-mail to: therberholz@usgs.gov.
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided.
