67--Bullet Camera

Solicitation 140G0126Q0014, issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants-National for the USGS Northeast Area, is a small business set-aside request for the procurement of 57 Axis Communications M2036-LEWH Network Bullet Cameras. These outdoor cameras must feature a 2.4 mm fixed lens with a 129 degree field of view, minimum 4 MP resolution, IR night vision up to 65 feet, and IP66/IP67, NEMA 4X, and IK-08 rated housing. Technical requirements include support for H.264, H.265, and MJPEG compression, integrated POE, a Deep Learning Processing Unit, and a 5-year warranty. The procurement also requires compliance with Section 508 ICT accessibility standards and strict adherence to FISMA security requirements, including NIST SP 800-53 and FIPS 199 standards for any contractor access to USGS IT systems. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical proposals are first rated as acceptable or unacceptable before price is considered. Delivery is designated as FOB Destination, with the contractor bearing all risks and costs until the goods reach the receiving dock. All invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Key regulatory compliance includes the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act and various labor and employment provisions, such as the Service Contract Labor Standards and the prohibition of unmanned aircraft systems from covered entities.