58--Chirp Sub-Bottom Profiling System

Notice ID:

140G0122Q0042

Department/Ind. Agency:

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Sub-tier:

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE

Sub Command:

OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL

Office:

OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL

All Dates/Times are:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Updated Published Date:

(utc-05:00) eastern standard time, new york, usa

Original Published Date:

0000-00-00 00:00:00

Original Response Date:

jan 28, 2022 12:00 pm est

Inactive Policy:

15 days after response date

Initiative:

• None***--***

Product Service Code:

5845 - underwater sound equipment

NAICS Code:

334511 - search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing

Original Set Aside:

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation. The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate. NAICS Code: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing NAICS Size Standard: 1,250 employees Subject: Sources Sought for Chirp Sub-Bottom Profiling System Sources Sought Closing Response Date: Four (4) Calendar days after posting. Contact Point: Rafael Anderson, rlanderson@usgs.gov Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation. The USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center in Wood Hole, MA is requesting an integrated chirp source, receiver, motion sensor, and depth sensor to be contained in a single unit (tow vehicle) that can be towed sub-sea surface from a research vessel. The tow vehicle must also be able to mount with manufacturer standard equipment to a Universal Sonar Mount (USM). Capability includes 2 x 2-16 kHz transducers, Polyvinylidenefluoride (PVDF) receiver array, motion sensor that provides heave, pitch, and roll data and a pressure depth sensor. Chirp signal processing electronics and motion sensor are included within an electronics pressure housing that is integrated with the tow vehicle. Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include: (I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met. (II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.]. (III) Experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON , VA 20192

USA

Primary Point of Contacts:

Anderson, Rafael