Underwater Camera
ID: 140G0125Q0226Type: 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

CAMERAS, MOTION PICTURE (6710)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e23620591330489ea8cba4344c1b31c0/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking qualified vendors to provide an underwater camera system, specifically a Rayfin Single Channel Inspection Camera and associated accessories, to enhance its Sea Bed Observation Sediment Sampling System at the Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center in Massachusetts. This procurement aims to improve digital seafloor mapping of U.S. nearshore coastal and inland waterways, which is vital for research on coastal erosion, storm response, and sediment transport. The contract is set aside for small businesses, with offers due by September 16, 2025, and an anticipated award date of September 18, 2024. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can direct inquiries to Rafael Anderson at rlanderson@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Anderson, Rafael
    (000) 000-0000
    rlanderson@usgs.gov
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    B08_Statement_of_Need_-_Underwater_Camera.docx
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center (WHCMSC) requires a Rayfin Single Channel Inspection (SCI) Camera, Aquorea Mk3 LED lamps/strobes, and MantaRay Parallel Lasers to upgrade its Sea Bed Observation Sediment Sampling System. This procurement aims to enhance digital seafloor mapping of U.S. nearshore coastal and inland waterways using high-definition, position, and time-tagged photographs and video. The system is crucial for USGS research on coastal erosion, evolution, storm response, offshore resources, and sediment transport. The Rayfin SCI Camera system offers integrated control, power, and cost savings by combining LED and strobe functions. Key requirements include 7-13 Watts 24 Vdc power, Ethernet control, 12.3MP CMOS sensor, 4.52mm f/2.0 lens, 81-degree field of view, 15cm to infinity focus, 4K live video, JPEG stills, 2 Hz continuous stills, NTP clock source, NMEA 0182/2000 data logging, integrated tilt/roll sensor, 500-meter depth rating, and specific lamp/strobe/laser outputs.
    Sol_140G0125Q0226.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 140G0125Q0226) is issued by the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch for commercial items, specifically underwater camera equipment and related accessories, including a Rayfin MK2 Underwater Camera, Aquorea LED Strobe Lamp, Cable Splice, and Mantaray Dot Laser, or their equivalents. The solicitation is unrestricted with a NAICS code of 334511 and a 100% small business set-aside. Offers are due by September 16, 2025, at 09:00 AM EDT. The document outlines detailed instructions for offerors, contract terms and conditions, and federal acquisition regulations (FAR) clauses, including those related to invoicing, payment, and supply chain security. Key clauses cover F.o.b. Destination, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and
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