20--MULTICHANNEL STREAMER
ID: 140G0325Q0203Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTSSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (2090)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f192b8d59d134332be67b1650e4a5dc0/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified businesses to provide a Multichannel Streamer, as part of its market research initiative. The procurement aims to identify suppliers capable of delivering a Compact Analog Multichannel Streamer System designed for high-resolution shallow-water seismic surveys, which are critical for geohazard assessment, resource exploration, and marine mapping. Key specifications include a 24-channel active section, waterproof packaging, and compatibility with various seismic sources, all intended for deployment from small research vessels in challenging marine environments. Interested parties must submit their technical specifications and brochures via email to Tracy Huot at thuot@usgs.gov by August 11, 2025, at 1700 PDT, as responses submitted through other means will not be considered.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Huot, Tracy
    (916) 278-9330
    thuot@usgs.gov
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    MicroEel_Salient_Characteristics_1.pdf
    The document outlines the salient characteristics for a Compact Analog Multichannel Streamer System, designed for high-resolution shallow-water seismic surveys. Its primary purpose is to image subsurface features for geohazard assessment, resource exploration, and marine mapping, supporting national objectives. Key components include a 24-channel active section with 3.125m hydrophone group intervals, a 25m deck cable, and a 75m total active length. The system is packaged in a waterproof case, includes essential connectors and repair materials, operates with an AC power supply, and is compatible with sparkers and boomers. It is designed for easy deployment from small research vessels, is ruggedized for harsh marine environments, and has a shipping weight not exceeding 150 kg. Required software enables PC-based control of seismic data acquisition, transfer, display, and storage in various formats, with features like calibration, spectral analysis, and monitoring of trigger, source energy, and RMS noise.
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