GNSS RECEIVER with IMU TILT COMPENSATION
ID: 140G0125Q0058Type: 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

DRAFTING, SURVEYING, AND MAPPING INSTRUMENTS (6675)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/04d5a1ec8827476f9a29abc158e68d92/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey, part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a GNSS Receiver with Integrated IMU Tilt Compensation, specifically the Triumph-3NR model, through a total small business set-aside solicitation. The equipment is intended for surveying and mapping applications, requiring advanced capabilities such as tracking multiple satellite navigation systems, operating on rechargeable batteries for at least 24 hours, and achieving high positional accuracy for both autonomous and real-time kinematic positioning. Proposals must comply with detailed technical specifications, including performance metrics and environmental standards, and must be submitted by February 19, 2025, with the solicitation opening on February 11, 2025. Interested vendors can contact Imani Tillman at itillman@usgs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tillman, Imani
    itillman@usgs.gov
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    B08_Attach_1_Salients.pdf
    The document outlines the technical specifications for a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver with integrated IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) tilt compensation, intended for surveying and mapping applications. The requirements include the ability to track multiple satellite navigation systems, operate on internal rechargeable batteries for at least 24 hours, and support real-time and post-processing kinematics. It specifies performance metrics such as a minimum RTK rate of 20 Hz, with positional accuracy demands of less than 2 meters for autonomous positioning and up to 0.8 cm for RTK. Additional features include data storage capacity of at least 32 GB, built-in wireless connectivity, an LED display for status updates, and compliance with IP68 standards for environmental protection. The GNSS receiver dimensions and weight limitations emphasize portability and ease of use on a survey pole. The submission must also include essential software and various accessories. This document serves as part of a government RFP, aimed at procurement of advanced surveying technologies to enhance operational efficiency in mapping projects.
    Sol_140G0125Q0058.pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of specific surveying equipment, namely the Triumph-3NR GNSS Receiver with an Integrated IMU, from vendors. The acquisition is classified as unrestricted, opens on February 11, 2025, and requires offers to be submitted by February 19, 2025. The proposal includes various administrative details such as payment instructions, discount terms, and the solicitation’s governing regulations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The RFP specifies that all proposals must be compliant with the salient characteristics outlined and requires documentation for both brand-name items and equivalents. Among the clauses highlighted are those concerning the use of the System for Award Management (SAM), compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, and the need for electronic invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation emphasizes the importance of timely submissions, technical compliance, and the potential for award of a contract based on a competitive evaluation of all proposals received, aligning with federal procurement practices. This RFP reflects government aims to procure high-quality equipment while promoting transparency and accountability in the contracting process.
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