66--Borehole Winch System IAW Salients FY25 REQ# 15675 SPECIAL ORDER # S25088

Solicitation 140G0126Q0100, issued by the USGS Office of Acquisition and Grants Reston Acquisition Branch, seeks quotes for a portable, heavy-duty Borehole Winch System. The requirement specifically includes a Mt. Sopris 1000 Meter Winch (120 VAC, single conductor cable) and a corresponding MX Winch to Matrix signal cable, ensuring compatibility with Mount Sopris analog and digital QL geophysical probes and Matrix logging systems. This procurement is 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB), and 8(a) concerns under NAICS code 334519. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the USGS New York WSC Coram Program Office in Coram, New York. The contract mandates strict adherence to technical, security, and accessibility standards. Technical compliance is evaluated on a pass/fail basis, with the final award determined through a trade-off process considering both price and technical acceptability. Security requirements are extensive, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-53, FIPS 199, and DOI cybersecurity policies, including mandatory annual security training and the prohibition of work performed outside the United States. Additionally, any associated electronic content or software must conform to Revised Section 508 ICT accessibility requirements and WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA standards. Invoicing must be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).