Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients
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Qualification Details
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) South Atlantic WSC Arden is seeking quotes for Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients, specifically a Stork, SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kit for Teledyne RDI RiverPro/RiverRay Trimaran Boat. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Stork, SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kit designed to convert Teledyne RD Instruments River Ray/RiverPro ADCP flotation devices into a remote-controlled, unmanned surface vehicle (USV) system. Key salient characteristics include:
- Compatibility: Must be compatible with Teledyne RD Instruments River Ray/RiverPro ADCPs.
- Components: Kit must include two propulsion systems (thrusters), a communication/power module, a hand-held remote control with display and joystick, rechargeable batteries/chargers, mounting hardware, and cabling.
- Performance: The converted ADCP must achieve a maximum speed of at least 9.5 ft/sec and a cruise speed of at least 4.5 ft/sec.
- Communication: Requires a 2.4 GHz transmitter with a range of at least 300 ft.
- Power: Must operate from rechargeable batteries for at least 1.5 hours of continuous run-time at cruising speed.
- Assembly: No special tools, adapters, or modifications to the ADCP float are required for assembly.
- Transport: Must include ruggedized, shockproof case(s) for transporting all components. Delivery is required within 30 days after receipt of the purchase order to Arden, NC.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140G0126Q0037
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, and Control Instruments Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1350 employees
- Quote Due: February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES
- Questions Due: February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM ES
- Anticipated Award Date: February 28, 2026
- Published: February 6, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes on SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified. Evaluation will be based on technical compliance and price. The government reserves the right to award without discussions. Responses may be emailed to cnicanor@usgs.gov.
Additional Notes
Vendors must be registered at SAM.gov to be awarded the contract. This opportunity also includes attachments outlining IT security guidelines (FISMA) and ICT accessibility requirements (Section 508), which may apply to any electronic content or IT components of the proposed system. Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is required.