66--LEICA LIDAR SCANNER

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Office of Acquisition Grants-National at the USGS National Acquisition Branch in Reston, Virginia, has issued a Request for Quotation for two Leica BLK360 G2 terrestrial laser scanners under solicitation number 140G0126Q0206, with a small business set-aside status. The equipment is intended for use by the USGS EROS Science Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to support wildland fire science research and vegetation surveys, requiring precise 3D imaging with integrated spherical capture, a 360° horizontal and 270° vertical field of view, point measurement rates up to 680,000 points per second, and 3D accuracy of at least 4 mm at 10 meters. The scanners must feature an internal rechargeable battery enabling 50 scans per charge, wireless connectivity, internal memory for 500 data captures, IP54 environmental protection, and operation within 0°C to 40°C. The contract is governed by a suite of FAR clauses, including whistleblower protections, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, Buy American requirements, and labor standards covering child labor, disability equality, and trafficking in persons. The scanners must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards for hardware and services, and adhere to FISMA security protocols, including NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 1 controls, non-disclosure agreements, and zero-tolerance for malicious software. Delivery is required within 30 days of award under F.O.B. Destination terms, with all invoices submitted electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and contractors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI. Offerors must submit technical compliance documentation, warranty terms, pricing, past performance details, and all required representations including small business status, Buy American certification, and supply chain security disclosures. Evaluation will prioritize price as the most significant factor, with technical acceptability and past performance considered significantly less important. Offers must be submitted as a single PDF by July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern time, and remain firm for 30 days thereafter. The Government retains unlimited rights to any software or data developed under this contract and may perform pre-acceptance testing to verify Section 508 conformance, with remediation required if claims are inaccurate. No part of the performance may occur outside the United