AFTAC OBS EQUIPMENT

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a quote sheet for Guralp OBS (Ocean Bottom Seismometer) equipment. It lists specific product codes, descriptions, quantities, and pricing information.

• Product Codes & Descriptions: Details specific items such as the ORCUS OBS UNIT (3T Broadband seismometer, Fortis strong motion sensor affinity digitizer), Aquarius autonomous OBS seismometer, High Tech Ultra Low Frequency Hydrophone, Iridium/LED Location Beacon, and Aquarius Topside Accessory Pack.
• Quantities: Specifies the number of units for each item.
• Pricing: Unit Price and Extended Price columns are present, though all values are listed as 0.0 in the provided data.
• Packaging & Shipping: Includes a line item for packaging and shipping details, including a delivery address at Patrick SFB, FL.

This quote sheet provides a detailed breakdown of the specific Guralp OBS equipment potentially being procured. While the pricing is currently listed as 0.0, it serves as a crucial reference for understanding the components, quantities, and potential costs associated with the opportunity. Bidders should use this as a basis for understanding the technical requirements and for preparing their own pricing if required by the solicitation.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification for Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. It outlines the rationale for procuring Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) equipment from Guralp Systems Limited.

This document indicates a sole-source justification for specific Guralp Systems OBS equipment (Aquarius and Orcus models). The purpose is to compare these systems against existing Nanometrics equipment for research and development. While the document mentions market research identified other vendors (Nanometrics, QuakeLogic, Rift Systems, Horizon Distribution), it concludes that only Guralp Systems can provide the specific required models for this R&D effort. The acquisition is intended to be solicited as a small business set aside for Guralp equipment. Bidders interested in providing Guralp equipment or related services should note this justification and potential set-aside.

Statement of Objective (SOO) / Technical Requirements Package (TRP)

This document outlines the requirements for the procurement of Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) equipment to support the Air Force Technical Applications Center's (AFTAC) Seismo-Hydroacoustic Data Acquisition System (SHDAS) for subsurface monitoring.

Orcus OBS Unit:

• 3T broadband seismometer sensor
• Triaxial broadband seismometer
• Frequency response: 360s to 50 Hz
• Output sensitivity: 2*750 V/m/s
• Fortis strong motion accelerometer sensor (DC to 100 Hz, +/- 4g)
• 8-channel, 31-bit Affinity digitizer with CD1.1
• Ethernet connectivity
• Cast metal sphere casing (rated for 6000m depth)
• Levelling system (±26 degrees tilt)

Aquarius OBS System:

• 6000m-rated Pressure Vessel

• Low Noise Seismometer (120s-100Hz Triaxial Force-Balance)

• +-90 degrees Tilt Tolerance

• 4-channel, 24-bit ADC Digitizer (Minimus)

• Acoustic communication (Seafloor-to-surface)

• State-of-Health monitoring (Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Battery Level)

• 12-month battery deployment capability (rechargeable at sea)

• Deployment & Recovery system (Syntactic Foam Buoyancy, Burnwire release, Steel ballast)

• Topside Accessory Pack (Deck Unit with computer, display, battery, charger, communication interfaces)

• All applicable Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) IA and IA-enabled products must comply with AFI 17-130.

• Products must meet IPv6 capabilities per UCR 2013 and be certified by the DoDIN Approved Products List.

• Cryptographic products must have FIPS 140-3 security certification.

• Products used to protect National Security Systems must be certified by the NIAP/CCEVS approved product list.

• All proposed products must be compliant with the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (TAA).

• Products must be new, refurbished, or remanufactured and clearly identified as such.

• "State of the art" technology is required.

• Technical Refresh: Contractor must offer hardware and software components available to their commercial customers, including any commercially available updates at no additional charge.

• Authorized Resellers: Guralp Systems Ltd. or their single US reseller, Rift Systems Inc., are the identified sources.

• Warranty: OEM pass-through warranty and standard commercial warranties are required at no cost.

• Customer Support: 24x7 live telephone support during the warranty period.

• Product Maintenance: Associated maintenance and upgrades, including spares/parts and emergency support worldwide, during the warranty period.

• Items on Backorder: Contractors must notify if items are on backorder, including expected lead-time.

• RFQ Response: Implicitly, a response with no items on backorder indicates availability.

• Delivery Locations: CONUS, OCONUS, and Remote OCONUS.

• Delivery Timeframes:

  • Routine: NLT 30 calendar days (CONUS), NLT 45 (OCONUS/Remote OCONUS)
  • Critical: NLT 3 calendar days (CONUS), NLT 5 (OCONUS), NLT 10 (Remote OCONUS)
  • Emergency/War Tempo: Within 24 hours (CONUS), Within 48 (OCONUS), Within 72 (Remote OCONUS)

• Shipping Address: USAF AFTAC, 1020 S. Patrick Drive, Bldg. 10989, Patrick SFB, FL 32925-3516.

• This document is a Statement of Objective (SOO)/Technical Requirements Package (TRP).

• The procurement is for FY26.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products, specifically the FY26 Guralp Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) Equipment, for the Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC). This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition includes a brand name requirement for Guralp OBS Equipment with technical specifications detailed in the attached Statement of Objective (SOO).

• Acquisition of Guralp Ocean Bottom Seismometer (OBS) Equipment.

• Technical specifications are defined in the attached Statement of Objective (SOO).

• A quote sheet is provided for a list of line-item numbers, items, quantities, and units of measure.

• Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to March 1, 2027.

• Ship to Address: USAF AFTAC, 1020 S. Patrick Drive, Bldg. 10989, Patrick SFB, FL 32925.

• FOB: Destination.

• Solicitation Date: February 10, 2026.

• Response Deadline: 5:00 PM EDT, February 18, 2026.

• Responses must be emailed to Sean Moore (sean.moore.24@us.af.mil) and Ian Batchelor (ian.batchelor.1@us.af.mil).

• Phone calls will not be accepted.

• Zip files are not an acceptable format for responses.

• Evaluation will be based on compliance with technical specifications and price, with technical specifications being approximately equal to price.

• This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 334519, with a size standard of 600 Employees.

• All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• DPAS Rating: DO-A7.

• The government will not provide contract financing.

• Attachments include: Statement of Objectives (SOO), Quote Sheet, and J&A (Redacted).