CeeHydroSystems CEESCOPE portable single-beam echo

The U.S. Geological Survey’s St. Petersburg Coastal Marine Center is seeking to procure two CeeHydroSystems CEESCOPE portable single-beam echosounders under a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation numbered 140G0126Q0180, issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Grants – National. The RFQ was posted on June 11, 2026, with quotes due by June 18, 2026, and an anticipated award date of June 22, 2026. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees and is restricted exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. Proposals must be submitted electronically to randerson@ios.doi.gov and require the vendor to be currently registered in SAM.gov. The equipment, which is GPS-integrated, portable, and designed for shallow-water surveying, must meet strict technical specifications including a minimum operating depth of 15cm, a raw echogram recording rate of 20Hz, and the ability to log data internally without a control computer while also integrating with Hypack acquisition software. Delivery is required to the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal Marine Center at 600 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, within 30 days of order receipt under FOB Destination terms, meaning the vendor is responsible for all transportation costs and risks until delivery. The contract enforces full compliance with the Buy American Act and mandates strict adherence to federal security and accessibility standards. All offered equipment must conform to Revised Section 508 ICT accessibility standards, requiring an Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using VPAT Version 2.1 or later, with detailed narratives explaining compliance and justifying any “Not Applicable” responses. Additionally, the contractor must ensure the devices are free of malicious code and comply with FISMA requirements, including annual security training for personnel, adherence to NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 1 controls, FIPS 199 and NIST SP 800-60 categorizations, and the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Privacy Act compliance under FAR 52.224-2 and 43 CFR 2, Subpart D is required, and all employees involved must sign a Statement