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66--EXAIL GYROCOMPASS ALIGNMENT TOOL
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The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research through a sources sought announcement to identify qualified businesses capable of supplying the Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (ARHS) that meet specific technical requirements. This notice is not a solicitation for quotes or proposals and does not commit the government to any purchase; it is intended solely for planning purposes to help determine acquisition strategy. Interested vendors are invited to submit product data sheets demonstrating how their offerings meet the detailed Technical Specifications, including the need for a portable, fiber-optic gyrocompass weighing less than 5kg, operable under temperatures between 0 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, with a settling time under 30 minutes, heading accuracy of 0.5 degrees or better, and featuring both serial and Ethernet connectivity. Maintenance requirements are minimal to none. Responses must be submitted electronically via email to the designated USGS contact by the deadline of June 15, 2026, and no other submission methods will be considered. The announcement aligns with NAICS code 334511 related to navigation and guidance system manufacturing. The contracting office is the Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition Grants, located in Sacramento, California. The primary point of contact is Yangzhi Deng, reachable by email or phone for any inquiries regarding the sources sought. This research effort helps USGS plan procurement logistics but does not guarantee contract awards or financial reimbursement for respondents.
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SOURCES SOUGHT
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing a Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (ARHS) as described in the attached Technical Specifications.
This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and associated size standard 1,350 apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: 6655, Geophysical Instrument.
All responsible sources may submit a product data sheet detailing the ability to meet the Technical Specifications included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 06/15/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
Specification List:
Portable Gyrocompass with the following features and specifications:
• Fiber-optic Gyrocompass
• Portable design, < 5kg weight
• Capable of operating in adverse weather and temperature conditions: 0-100 degrees F
• Low to no maintenance or manual calibration required.
• Settling time <30 minutes
• Heading accuracy of 0.5 degrees or better
• Serial and ethernet inputs and outputs
