Aquarius Autonomous OBS Unit Supply

The contract entails the supply of a specialized Guralp Aquarius autonomous Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) unit, equipped with a Minimus digitizer, a 6000-meter pressure vessel, a triaxial seismometer, acoustic communications capabilities, dual 128GB SD cards for data storage, and rechargeable batteries. This equipment is designed for deep-sea seismic monitoring, providing autonomous data collection and transmission capabilities critical for defense-related oceanographic or geophysical applications. Issued as a total small business set-aside subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 334511, the contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA7022 Amic Det 2 Ol Patrick Pka office. While specific location details for the place of performance and contact points are not provided, the procurement supports strategic defense operations by enhancing underwater seismic monitoring capabilities with advanced, rechargeable, and high-capacity autonomous equipment.