TERMINAL BOARDS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for Kinemetrics 111915-01-PL 4-channel Terminal Strip Interface Boards. These boards are essential for the Earthquake Science Center's National Strong Motion Network (NSMN) to upgrade recording systems in currently non-functioning building and bridge structural arrays. The boards act as a 100% analog interface between digitizer-recorders and seismic sensors, routing sensor wires and providing +/- 12V differential power required for older sensors.

• A terminal board that plugs directly into mil-spec sensor connectors on Kinemetrics Multi-Channel Digitizers (Models Granite, Basalt, and Obsidian).

• Routes sensor connector lines to a terminal strip for electrical attachment to digitizer recording and power circuits.

• Supplies +/- 12-volt differential power to seismic sensors.

• Must convert +12V from the digitizer to +/- 12 Volt differential power.

• The board has no computing or processing capacity.

• The document references various FAR clauses and provisions, including those related to commercial items, small business representations, and evaluation criteria.

• Payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

• Evaluation will be based on "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable."

• Offerors must submit sufficient information for a meaningful evaluation.

• The USGS will select the contractor whose quotation is most advantageous.

• Mentions "Small Business Program Representations" and "HUBZone Small Business Concerns," indicating potential set-aside considerations.

• The terminal boards are required for the deployment of 70 digitizer-recorders.

• The Digitizer Models Granite, Basalt, and Obsidian are not usable in existing structures without this board.

• A Technical Liaison from the US Geological Survey is assigned for technical clarifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for terminal boards for seismic digitizer recorders. It is not a small business set-aside. The solicitation number is 140G032600090.

• The primary deliverable is "terminal boards for seismic digitizer recorders."

• Items offered must meet or exceed technical specifications.

• New equipment only; no grey market or refurbished products.

• All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• The government is tax-exempt.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Delivery is requested by 07/31/2026, or earlier.

• The NAICS code is 423490 (Other Professional Equipment & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers).

• Quotations are due by 05/01/2026, 1500 PST.

• Quotations submitted by hardcopy will not be accepted; electronic submission is required.

• Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method.

• Interested parties must submit sufficient documentation explaining how their offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each salient characteristic to determine technical acceptability.

• Questions are due by 04/24/2026, 1500 PST.

• This requirement is not set-aside for small business.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.

• Required submission documents include:

  1. Signed SF 18 form
  2. Firm, fixed price quote
  3. Technical submission (Part and Model number, product specifications)

• Attached documents include: Technical Specifications (1 page) and Clauses and Provisions (5 pages).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the technical specifications for a 4-channel Terminal Strip Interface Board required for the Earthquake Science Center's National Strong Motion Network (NSMN). This board is a critical interface between digitizer-recorders and strong motion seismic sensors, enabling the deployment of upgraded recording systems.

• Functionality: The board acts as an analog adaptor with no computing capacity. It routes sensor connector lines to a terminal strip for connection to digitizer recording and power circuits. It also supplies +/- 12-volt differential power to older seismic sensors.
• Compatibility: Must plug into mil-spec sensor connectors on Kinemetrics Multi-Channel Digitizer models (Granite, Basalt, and Obsidian).
• Connectors: Plugs into a 26-socket 3-seismic-channel connector and a 15-socket 1-seismic-channel connector. The on-center distance between these connectors is approximately 2 7/8 inches.
• Power Conversion: Must convert +12V from the digitizer to +/- 12 Volt differential power for the seismic sensors.

This document outlines the specific technical requirements for a necessary component. Vendors responding to related solicitations must ensure their proposed solutions meet these detailed specifications, particularly regarding connectivity, power output, and compatibility with specified digitizer models. The digitizers are unusable without this interface board.