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EXAIL GYROCOMPASS ALIGNMENT TOOL
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The US Geological Survey is seeking information from potential suppliers capable of providing a portable fiber-optic gyrocompass meeting specific technical requirements, as part of market research to inform future acquisition planning. The desired system must be a Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Attitude and Heading Reference System weighing less than five kilograms, operating reliably in temperature ranges from 0 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, achieving heading accuracy of 0.5 degrees or better, and settling within 30 minutes with minimal to no calibration or maintenance. The device must include both serial and Ethernet communication interfaces and be designed for rugged field use. Responses must include a product data sheet demonstrating conformance to these specifications and must be submitted exclusively via email to [email hidden] no later than June 15, 2026, at 1500 PST. This is not a solicitation for proposals or a guarantee of award; the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents. The North American Industry Classification System code is 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees, and the associated Product Service Code is 6655 for Geophysical Instrument. All submissions must be electronic; hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted.
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Request for Quote: Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass & Attitude Reference System
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0135.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.
***Items offered must meet or exceed the technical specifications. Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation and explain how offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each Salient Characteristic for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Merely providing technical specifications without direct comparison is insufficient for evaluation. An addendum may be included with submittal. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.***
NAICS: 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, 1,350.
Delivery Address: US Geological Survey, Earthquake Science Center, Pasadena, 525 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106.
Delivery date for estimate only: 11/31/2026 or earlier.
FOB destination requested.
Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method.
Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
When the offeror provides equipment pursuant to this contract, the offeror shall ensure the ICT fully conforms to the applicable Revised 508 Standards.
USGS is tax-exempt.
Please submit the following documents:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16
2. Firm, fixed price quote
3. Technical submission including Part and Model number and product specifications
4. Place of manufacturing
5. System for Award Management UEI
Attached Pages:
Technical Specifications, 1 page
Clauses and Provisions, 4 pages
Questions are due in writing to contact@example.gov by 08/12/2026, 1500 PST.
Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at contact@example.gov by 08/19/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.
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