66--24 Channel Seismographic Recorder

The contractor will provide a seismic recording system to the Earthquake Hazard Team, Menlo Park, CA. The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Kinemetrics, Inc., Pasadena, CA, for a Dolomite Central Recording System to compliment and integrate with existing systems providing data sets on the response of soft-soil deposits to earthquake ground motions. The contractor's product shall conform to the Rockhound software platform currently in use with all recording systems deployed. Other criteria include at least 24 channel operation, changeable sample rates (1, 10, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, & 1000 sps), a dynamic range of 127 dB at 200 sps, Ethernet or RS-232 output of digital stream, and use EVT, COSMOS as the supported file formats. This proposed action is for supplies which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. Responses must include complete description of services to be provided, containing sufficient technical information, to allow agency analysis to establish bona fide capabilities. All proposals or capabilities statements may be sent to the Contract Specialist at contact@example.gov. All responsible sources submitting an offer will be considered by the agency. Point of Contact: Stewart Evans, Contract Specialist, +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000. Email contact@example.gov. Place of Performance. Menlo Park, CA 94025.