66--USV for Flow Measurements and Bathymetry Surveys IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15799 SPECIAL ORDER # S26034

The contract requires the delivery of three YSI 911981 Surfbee Flow Scout units for use in flow measurements and bathymetry surveys, aligned with salient requirements for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in support of water science operations. The primary delivery location is the USGS West Virginia Water Science Center in Charleston, WV, with performance confined to the United States unless prior written approval is obtained. All work must comply with stringent federal and Department of the Interior security protocols, including compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 1, FIPS 199, and the DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide. Contractor personnel must complete annual security awareness training, sign a Statement of Responsibility, adhere to government-approved logon banners, and immediately report any personnel changes affecting system access. The contract incorporates commercial item clauses under FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, indicating a firm-fixed-price structure, though no explicit pricing details are provided in the line items. Invoicing must be conducted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, excluding WAWF, and payment is subject to accounting data provided by the contractor using appropriate Treasury Account Symbols and Administrative Control Reference Numbers. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery location under FOB Destination terms, with the Government responsible for evaluating conformity to technical, functional, and performance specifications outlined in the solicitation. The contractor must ensure all equipment is packaged to prevent damage during transit, though specific packaging standards are not mandated beyond general carrier compliance. Key compliance requirements include adherence to Buy American provisions, child labor certifications, whistleblower protections, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements that restrict reporting of misconduct. Software deliverables, if any, are subject to government unlimited rights under FAR 52.227-17, and any COTS components must be clearly delineated. The absence of specified options, award weights, or contract value suggests that selection will be based on a trade-off methodology prioritizing technical acceptability and overall value, with no indication of a low-price, technically acceptable approach. All submissions must include valid Unique Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes, proper socioeconomic certifications, and confirmations of federal supply chain compliance, with proposals evaluated on technical compliance and price, though no formal scoring weights are disclosed.