HAND-CARRIED TEM-PROFILER

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document specifies the "Brand Name or Equal" requirements for a TEM10 System, likely related to a solicitation for geophysical survey equipment. It outlines the minimum essential characteristics that any offered product must meet or exceed to be considered equivalent to the specified TEM10 system from OEM:TEM Company.

• System Configuration & Output: Requires dual-moment operation (low and high moment) with minimum outputs of 1 Amp (low) and 10 Amp (high).
• Survey Depth & Performance: Must achieve subsurface investigation depths of 200–500 meters and support both shallow and deep profiling.
• Transmitter Coil Compatibility: Must support at least three transmitter loop configurations (20x20m, 40x40m, 80x80m or equivalent) and allow interchangeable coils without proprietary restrictions.
• Receiver & Data Acquisition: Requires a single or multichannel receiver with a minimum 4 MHz sampling rate and 24-bit dynamic range, capable of capturing transient EM decay curves. Real-time data quality monitoring is necessary.
• Pulse & Timing Controls: Must support high-duty cycle TEM operation with appropriate turnoff times for 10 Amp operation, gate timing down to microsecond resolution, and a minimum of 1,024 gates.
• Onboard Processing & Computing: Requires an integrated computing platform with at least 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, supporting real-time inversion or infield data preview. Compatible with Windows or Linux.
• User Interface & Connectivity: Must support wireless control via mobile apps (iOS/Android), integrated WiFi, and built-in GPS.
• Physical & Environmental Requirements: Requires an IP65 enclosure rating, operating temperature tolerance of -20°C to +50°C, and a compact form factor for portability (~36x27x14 cm).
• Power System: Must use field-replaceable lithium-ion batteries, support dual-battery configuration for high-moment operation, and include an AC charging system.
• Receiver Coils: Compatible with R36 (36m²) or R100 (100m²) equivalent coil sizes, with a minimum bandwidth of 100–200 kHz.
• Transport & Field Usability: Total system weight must be manageable for one or two personnel, and the system must be packable into transport cases.
• Warranty & Support: Minimum 1-year manufacturer's warranty for electronics and firmware.

Bidders intending to offer an "equal" product must ensure their proposed system meets or exceeds all listed minimum essential characteristics. Failure to meet any of these specifications may result in the offer being deemed non-compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, FAR 52.12-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services," is a standard provision used in solicitations for commercial items. It requires offerors to provide specific representations and certifications regarding their business status, compliance with various regulations, and product origin. Offerors must either confirm that their annual representations and certifications are current and accurate in the System for Award Management (SAM) or complete the relevant sections of this provision.

• Annual Representations and Certifications: Offerors can verify their SAM-based representations or update them directly within this provision.
• Business Status: Includes representations regarding small business status, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), women-owned (WOSB), economically disadvantaged women-owned (EDWOSB), and HUBZone concerns, including joint venture details.
• Compliance Certifications: Covers certifications related to payments to influence federal transactions, Buy American Act, Free Trade Agreements, Israeli Trade Act, Service Contract Labor Standards, and prohibitions on contracting with entities involved in certain activities in Iran or with inverted domestic corporations.
• Other Representations: Includes certifications regarding knowledge of child labor, place of manufacture, and covered telecommunications equipment or services.
• Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN): Requires submission of TIN and organizational details.

This provision is critical for determining offeror eligibility and compliance. Bidders must carefully review and accurately complete all applicable sections to ensure their offer is compliant. Failure to provide accurate representations and certifications can lead to disqualification. The provision outlines requirements for various socioeconomic categories and compliance with federal acquisition regulations concerning product origin, labor practices, and business integrity.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 140G012600047) for the procurement of commercial products and services. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees.

• The solicitation includes a "brand name or equal" item for a "Transient electromagnetic (TEM) profiler, handheld." Specifics are detailed in Attachment 1 Specifications/Brand name Product/Service Code: 6655.

• Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of order.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but it is a solicitation for commercial products and services.

• The period of performance is not detailed in the provided pages.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Offers are due by 03/16/2026 at 1700 local time.

• Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical factors.

• Submission of offers should be on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified.

• Key submission requirements include solicitation number, offer due date/time, offeror details, technical description, price, discount terms, and completed representations and certifications (FAR 52.212-3).

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors), 52.212-2 (Evaluation), and 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications).

• Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.

• Section D lists the following attachments: Specifications, Addendum to 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors, and 52.212-3 Offeror Reps and Certs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides instructions for offerors on how to prepare and submit their proposals in response to the solicitation. It details the required format and content for each tab of the submission.

• Submission Deadline: Offers must be submitted by the due date and time specified on SF1449 block 8.
• Submission Method: One (1) electronic copy is required.
• Submission Contact: Offers should be sent to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov.
• Required Tabs:
  • Tab A – Offer Form (SF 1449): Must include original signature, date, Contract Administration Data, UEI, and acknowledgement of amendments.
  • Tab B – Pricing: Requires itemized quotes with proposed unit prices and calculated amounts on the SF 1449.
  • Tab C – Representations and Certifications: Include completed copies of FAR 52.212-3, FAR 52.204-24, and FAR 52.225-2 (if not updated in SAM.gov).
  • Tab D – Evaluation Factor Responses: Focuses on Technical Capability, with a 3-page limit. Must include technical documentation, compliance with salient characteristics, a detailed approach to satisfy the SOW, and verifiable documentation if not the OEM.

This attachment is critical for bidders as it outlines the specific requirements for proposal preparation and submission. Failure to adhere to these instructions, particularly regarding the content and format of Tabs A, B, C, and D, may result in an incomplete offer that will not be evaluated. Bidders must ensure their submissions are complete, self-sufficient, and directly respond to the solicitation requirements.