Underwater Drone
ID: 140G0126Q0019Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/10eaf425ba8240999cac7352a4fe8f6c/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide underwater drones as part of a procurement initiative aimed at enhancing hydrological data collection capabilities. The requirement includes five autonomous underwater/surface vehicles (AUV/ASV) capable of conducting various measurements, such as conductivity, temperature, and depth (CTD), along with additional data on current vectors and wave heights. These drones will play a crucial role in environmental monitoring and research, supporting the USGS's mission to provide reliable scientific information. Interested parties must submit their quotes in response to Solicitation Number 140G0125Q0210, which will be issued on or about December 16, 2025, with bids due by December 29, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Rafael Anderson at rlanderson@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anderson, Rafael
    (000) 000-0000
    rlanderson@usgs.gov
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    B08_Attachment_508_-_underwater_drone.pdf
    The document outlines the ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement, focusing on electronic software and content in accordance with the Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. It mandates that software and electronic content conform to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria, with specific word substitutions for non-web applications and documents. The requirements cover user interface components, content platforms, and multi-step processes for non-web software. Additionally, it details accessibility standards for non-public facing electronic content used in official agency communications, such as emergency notifications, policy announcements, and educational materials. The document also specifies technical criteria for software interoperability with assistive technology, emphasizing programmatic determinability of object information, values, relationships, and text, as well as the ability to modify these programmatically. Software must also support user preferences for display settings and provide event notifications to assistive technologies. Applicable standards include WCAG A & AA Success Criteria, support documentation, support services, and functional performance criteria.
    B08_Attachment_FISMA_-_Underwater_Drone.pdf
    The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisition and Grants has issued an 18-point checklist outlining IT security guidelines for contractors. These requirements cover various aspects of IT services, custom application development, and hardware/software acquisition. Key provisions include background investigations, non-disclosure agreements, mandatory annual security awareness training, and immediate notification of personnel changes. Contractors must adhere to DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64, and DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide. The document details responsibilities for security categorization, property rights for software, independent verification and validation (IV&V), and certification & accreditation (C&A) processes. Additional requirements involve internet logon banners, incident reporting, quality control for software/hardware, annual self-assessments, vulnerability analysis, and the implementation of NIST SP 800-53 Rev.1 security controls. A contingency plan in accordance with NIST SP 800-34 is also mandated for IT support services. These guidelines ensure the security and integrity of USGS IT systems and data.
    B08_Attachment_Salient_Characteristics_-_Underwater_Drone.docx
    The document outlines salient characteristics for an Autonomous Underwater/Surface Vehicle (AUV/ASV) for CTD measurements, likely for a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or grant. The requirement is for five portable, self-propelled, battery-powered vehicles capable of collecting vertical profiles of Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD), as well as surface/subsurface current vector, bottom type, and wave height data. These vehicles must perform various dive types (water column, incremental depth, bottom hold) and operate as a "swarm" or fleet of at least five. Key features include built-in GPS, IMU, compass, a maximum speed of 10 kts, cruise speed of 5 kts, a surface range of 5 miles, positional accuracy of 3m or less, and a depth rating of 50m. They must be compact (2.75" diameter x 38" L, 6.75 lbs max), operate for 36 continuous hours on a single charge, and function between 0-30°C. Communication capabilities include 2.4 GHz WiFi and a 900 MHz radio transmitter with a 750m range. Additionally, the proposal requires one Command and Control System, encompassing a communications hub (IP67 or better, WiFi, 900 MHz, Ethernet), a user interface (Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite equivalent), at least 10 spare battery packs and 6 chargers, a lightweight tripod (4 lbs max), operational software for mission planning, multi-vehicle missions, remote control, real-time data viewing, data download, and vehicle status, transport cases with foam inserts, and minor accessories.
    Sol_140G0126Q0019.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 140G0126Q0019) is issued by the USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH for the procurement of five aquatic drones and one control system, identified by NAICS code 334511. The solicitation, issued on December 16, 2025, with offers due by December 23, 2025, at 0900 ES, is a total small business set-aside. Key clauses include those related to System for Award Management (SAM) registration, prohibitions on contracting with certain entities (e.g., Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, and those on the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders list), and requirements for electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The document also outlines terms for "Free on Board (FOB) Destination" delivery, emphasizing contractor responsibility for delivery costs and conditions. Technical clarification will be provided by a Technical Liaison, though contract modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer. Attachments detail salient characteristics, FISMA, and Section 508 compliance for the aquatic drone system.
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