D--PINGMapper Python Programming Services
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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.
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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), California Water Science Center (CWSC) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for PINGMapper Python Programming Services. This effort seeks a qualified business to modify the PINGMapper open-source Python interface to automate post-processing of sonar recordings and classify sonar mosaics using deep learning. The goal is to support USGS studies on reservoir sediments and their effects on benthic substrates and ecological habitats in the Klamath River, California. Responses are due May 26, 2026, at 0900 ET.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide custom computer programming services with expert-level proficiency in PINGMapper and Python. Key modifications and tasks include:
- Adapting PINGMapper source code for use in coarse-grained river environments.
- Integrating confidence thresholds for substrate class selection and map optimization.
- Incorporating auxiliary high-resolution GNSS data for accurate georeferencing of sonar mosaics.
- Batch-processing existing USGS sonar recordings (2022, 2023, 2025) for 75 sites.
- Conducting change-detection analysis on substrate conditions.
- Delivering a USGS-ready data release package and supporting information for a scientific manuscript.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services (Size Standard: $34 million)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research phase)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 1 year from award
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 0900 Eastern Time
- Published: May 18, 2026
Key Deliverables
- Modified PINGMapper with confidence thresholding and auxiliary GPS integration.
- Exportable patch-level summary statistics (CSV).
- Georeferenced sonar mosaics and optimized substrate maps for 75 sites.
- Change analysis and summary tables/graphs (Excel).
- USGS-ready data release package and supporting information for a manuscript.
Submission Details
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and relevant literature, detailing their ability to fully meet the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Responses are limited to 10 pages and must be submitted via electronic mail only to Joahnne_Ongjoco@ios.doi.gov. Hardcopy or SAM web portal submissions will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This is a market research announcement for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or proposal. The Government is not committed to award a contract and will not pay for any costs incurred in preparing a response.