66--USV for Flow Measurements and Bathymetry Surveys IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15741 SPECIAL ORDER # S26011

Solicitation 140G0126Q0038 is a total small business set-aside issued by the Department of the Interior's Office of Acquisition and Grants-National for the procurement of one portable, inflatable, battery-powered Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). The vehicle is intended for flow measurements and bathymetry surveys and must meet specific salient characteristics, including compatibility with the Sontek Model M9 ADCP, autonomous waypoint navigation, a 1km transmitter range, a 6-hour battery life using Dewalt compatible batteries, and a maximum weight of 15 lbs without batteries. The USV must be deployable by one person and include a built-in HD camera and necessary mounting accessories. The contract is governed by commercial item acquisition regulations and will be awarded on a trade-off basis, evaluating technical compliance and price to determine the most advantageous offer. Performance is designated as FOB Destination to Reston, Virginia. Due to the nature of the work, the contractor must adhere to strict FISMA security requirements, including NIST and FIPS standards, annual security training for personnel, and the implementation of DOI-compliant logon banners. All electronic invoicing must be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Additionally, the procurement mandates compliance with Section 508 ICT accessibility requirements and various FAR clauses regarding supply chain security and the prohibition of covered foreign entities.