66--Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15722 SPECIAL ORDER # S26006

Solicitation 140G0126Q0037, issued by the U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisition and Grants Reston Acquisition Branch, seeks proposals for the delivery of two Stork SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kits for Teledyne RDI RiverPro/RiverRay Trimaran Boats. These kits are designed to convert Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler flotation devices into unmanned surface vehicles. Key technical specifications include a 2.4 GHz transmitter with at least a 300-foot range, a maximum speed of 9.5 feet per second, and a minimum continuous run-time of 1.5 hours using rechargeable batteries. The systems must be delivered in ruggedized, shockproof transport cases and require no special tools for assembly. This procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 334511, with a delivery requirement of 30 days after receipt of order to a destination in Arden, North Carolina. The contract incorporates stringent federal requirements, including FISMA security standards, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and Section 508 ICT accessibility compliance. Contractors must ensure all hardware and software are free of malicious code and adhere to Department of the Interior privacy and incident reporting guidelines. Award decisions will be based on a trade-off process where technical compliance and past performance are considered equal in importance to price. Proposals must be submitted by February 10, 2026, and all payments will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform. Shipping is designated as FOB Destination, meaning the contractor is responsible for all transportation costs and risks until the items reach the government facility.