66--Geode Seismograph
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for a 24-channel Geode Seismograph or equivalent seismic data acquisition unit. This unit must be natively compatible with the existing Geometrics MicroEel seismic acquisition system to restore full operational capability. This is for market research purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The USGS requires a new 24-channel seismic data acquisition unit to serve as a component of its existing Government-owned Geometrics MicroEel seismic acquisition system. The primary goal is to restore and enable full operational capability for scientific-grade geophysical data collection. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing equipment that meets stringent compatibility and performance requirements.
Key Requirements (Salient Characteristics)
- Native System Compatibility: Must be natively compatible with the existing Geometrics MicroEel system, utilizing original manufacturer protocols, firmware, and architecture without adapters, middleware, reverse engineering, or third-party solutions.
- Functionality: Field-deployable seismic data acquisition unit supporting multi-component seismic acquisition configurations.
- Channel Capacity: Minimum 24 simultaneous seismic recording channels, capable of synchronized multi-channel acquisition for marine and nearshore surveys.
- Performance: High dynamic range seismic signal acquisition with a low noise floor, suitable for scientific-grade geophysical data.
- Operational Capability: Support real-time or near real-time data acquisition and monitoring, interfacing with PC-based control systems.
- Environmental Suitability: Ruggedized for field use, suitable for marine and coastal deployment, and integration with towed streamer/vessel-based systems.
- Proven System: Must be a commercially available, field-proven system with demonstrated use in marine or nearshore geophysical applications.
- Crucially, solutions requiring modification to the existing system, replacement of components, or third-party integration will not be considered.
Requested Information (Capability Statement)
Interested vendors should submit a Capability Statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing:
- Product description and how it meets all salient characteristics, especially native compatibility with Geometrics MicroEel systems.
- Prior experience supplying similar seismic acquisition systems.
- Technical specifications and product literature.
- Estimated delivery lead times (typical 2-4 months ARO).
- Warranty and technical support capabilities.
- Company UEI and active SAM registration confirmation.
- Business size and socioeconomic status (NAICS 334519).
- Identification of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) if the respondent is a distributor.
Submission Details
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM Z.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Joel Berberena at jberberena@ios.doi.gov.
- Subject Line: "Sources Sought Response – Seismic Acquisition System Component".
- Contact: Joel Berberena (jberberena@ios.doi.gov).
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, which may include potential sole source procurement. No costs associated with responding will be reimbursed.
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing), Size Standard: 600 Employees
- PSC Code: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)