66--Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients FY25 REQ# 15653 SPECIAL ORDER # S25077

Solicitation 140G0126Q0013, issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition Grants-National for the USGS Caribbean-Florida WSC Tampa, seeks quotes for three remote control system kits. These kits are designed to convert Teledyne RD Instruments RiverRay and RiverPro ADCP flotation devices into unmanned surface vehicles. Technical requirements specify a 2.4 GHz transmitter with a 300-foot communication range, a minimum battery run-time of 1.5 hours, and specific speed capabilities, including a 4.5 ft/sec cruise and a 9.5 ft/sec maximum. Each kit must include propulsion systems, controllers, and ruggedized transport cases, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order to a facility in Tampa, Florida. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 334511. Award will be based on a trade-off process considering technical compliance, rated as acceptable or unacceptable, and price. The contract incorporates stringent FISMA security requirements, including compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FIPS 199 standards, and mandates that all hardware and software be free of malicious code. Additionally, the contract requires adherence to Section 508 ICT accessibility standards and prohibits the use of covered foreign entities for unmanned aircraft systems. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.