66--GPS DEVICES AND SERVICE **AMD 002**

This document is Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 140G0126Q0201, issued by the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch. The primary purposes of this amendment are to update the Statement of Work (Attachment #1) in its entirety and to extend the proposal response deadline to Friday, July 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. Additionally, the amendment updates the specifications for two contract line items, which now reflect their respective obligated amounts: - Item 00010: GPS Devices (Product/Service Code 6675 for Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping Instruments) - Item 00020: GPS Services (Product/Service Code 6675 for Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping Instruments) The anticipated period of performance for this contract is from July 28, 2026, to July 27, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified response deadline to avoid potential rejection of their offers. For inquiries, offerors may contact Contracting Officer Rafael Anderson.

The US Geological Survey (USGS), Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center (LMGWSC) has issued a Statement of Work for a bulk purchase of 90 new Garmin Inreach Mini 2 or 3 GPS tracking units (or equivalent) along with continuous satellite communication services. This acquisition is critical for ensuring the safety of field personnel working in remote, offshore, or poor cell coverage areas by providing reliable tracking, emergency S.O.S. alerting, and bidirectional messaging. The selected contractor must provide annual subscription and network maintenance services, featuring continuous GPS tracking with real-time updates at least every two minutes. The system must integrate with the USGS National Water Dashboard internal website, maintain customizable group configurations, and support geofencing, custom check-in/check-out requests, and Bluetooth pairing with government-furnished mobile devices. Additionally, the communication network must deliver 90% or better message-delivery probability within 20 minutes across the continental United States and up to 200 miles offshore. The physical units must be waterproof, resistant to salt water, air, and extreme temperatures, and free of malicious code. The estimated value of this requirement is $90,000.

This document outlines the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility requirements, per Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, for the procurement of "SPOT Devices and Service." It mandates that all procured hardware, software, and support documentation comply with Revised 508 Standards, detailing specific functional performance criteria to accommodate users with visual, hearing, speech, physical, cognitive, and language limitations. To comply, offerors must submit an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) for each ICT item using the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) Version 2.1 or later. The ACR must detail exactly how the proposed technology meets individual standards, clarify testing methods, and explain any "Not Applicable" or non-conforming features. Offerors are also required to describe their approach to universal design, plans for addressing non-conforming features, and typical user scenarios involving disabled individuals to facilitate fair testing. Prior to contract award and final acceptance, the government reserves the right to conduct independent testing to validate the offeror's accessibility claims. If the delivered ICT items fail to match the conformance levels claimed in the ACR, the government may require the contractor to remediate the products to align with the required Section 508 standards before acceptance.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center (LMGWSC) requires satellite communication services and equipment for 90 new Bluetooth-enabled GPS tracking units, with the option to purchase additional units in the future. The primary purpose of this procurement is to ensure the safety of field personnel operating in remote or offshore areas with poor cellular coverage by establishing a reliable, continuous tracking and emergency communication system. Key requirements under the scope of work include providing annual subscription and network maintenance services, supporting real-time tracking with data updates at least every two minutes, and maintaining a 90% or higher probability of sending messages within 20 minutes across the continental United States and 200 miles offshore. The service must feature an SOS emergency response notification, customizable geofence alerts, pre-determined messaging capabilities, and user-defined tracking frequencies and contacts. Additionally, the contractor must supply an interface allowing the USGS National Water Dashboard to integrate and display real-time personnel locations. The physical GPS devices must link to government-furnished phones via Bluetooth and be ruggedized to withstand extreme temperatures, water, and saltwater environments. This ongoing annual service aims to maintain critical communication continuity for USGS personnel.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140G0126Q0201, issued by the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch. The primary purpose of the amendment is to update the period of performance for the contract to run from July 20, 2026, through July 19, 2027. Additionally, it extends the proposal response deadline to Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The amendment also refines the descriptions for two contract line items, which represent the obligated amounts for the procurement: - Item 00010: GPS Devices (Product/Service Code 6675 - Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping Instruments) - Item 00020: GPS Services (Product/Service Code 6675 - Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping Instruments) All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised submission deadline to avoid rejection of their proposals. For inquiries, offerors may contact Contracting Officer Rafael Anderson.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 140G0126Q0201, is issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) OAG Reston Acquisition Branch on behalf of the USGS Arkansas Water Science Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The purpose of this solicitation is to acquire GPS devices and associated GPS services (Product/Service Code 6675, Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping Instruments). The solicitation specifies two primary line items: Item 00010 for GPS Devices and Item 00020 for GPS Services. The performance period for both items is scheduled from July 8, 2026, to July 7, 2027. Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office by the closing deadline of July 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation that meets all physical, functional, and performance characteristics outlined in the solicitation. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation includes standard federal contracting provisions, including Small Business Program representations, Buy American Act requirements, and specialized Department of the Interior clauses.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisition and Grants' FISMA 18-Point Checklist outlines IT security guidelines and requirements for federal contracts. Serving as an incorporation into Statements of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS), this document establishes cybersecurity baselines across three primary procurement categories: Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware/software, custom application development/maintenance, and outsourced IT or on-site support services. The checklist mandates rigorous personnel security protocols, including background investigations, signed non-disclosure agreements, mandatory annual Department of the Interior (DOI) computer security awareness training, and immediate notification of personnel changes. It restricts operations to the United States unless a written waiver and approved security plan are obtained. Technical compliance requires adherence to the DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64, and FIPS publications for system security categorization and asset valuation. Key operational safeguards include government-verified software validation, strict Certification & Accreditation (C&A) cycles, and the implementation of approved internet logon warning banners. Contractors must actively report security incidents in alignment with the DOI Computer Incident Response Guide, ensure all delivered hardware and software are free of malicious code, and perform annual system self-assessments. Finally, the guidelines demand compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls and the submission of comprehensive contingency plans to guarantee the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of federal information systems.