66--Remote Control Systems for ADCP's IAW Salients FY26 REQ# 15722 SPECIAL ORDER # S26006

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines IT security guidelines and requirements that are incorporated into the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement for contracts involving access to USGS IT systems and data.

The document details various IT security requirements for contractors, including:

• Background Investigations: Required for all contractor personnel.

• Non-disclosure Agreements: Required for employees with unsupervised access to USGS systems.

• Privacy Act Compliance: Contractors must adhere to the Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. Section 552a) when handling systems of records containing personal information.

• Training: Mandatory completion of DOI's end-user computer security awareness training and signing a Statement of Responsibility.

• Personnel Changes: Immediate notification to the COR is required when an employee working on a DOI system is reassigned or leaves.

• Contractor Location: Services generally cannot be performed outside the United States without express written permission.

• Applicable Standards: Adherence to DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64, and DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.

• Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: Requirements for determining information types and security categorization based on mission impact, data sensitivity, risk level, and criticality.

• Property Rights: Governs the government's rights in software acquired under the contract.

• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Government is responsible for IV&V before production, or contractor may perform it under specific conditions.

• Certification & Accreditation (C&A): Requirements for C&A services for applications developed or maintained by the contractor, or C&A conducted by the government.

• Internet Logon Banner: Mandatory use of a USGS approved logon banner for web-based applications.

• Incident Reporting: Contractor must report computer security incidents according to the DOI Computer Incident Response Guide.

• Quality Control: Software and hardware must be free of malicious code.

• Self-Assessment: Annual self-assessment required for contractors.

• Vulnerability Analysis: Conducted by the Government or another contractor.

• Security Controls: Compliance with NIST SP 800-53, Rev.1, FIPS 199, and NIST SP 800-60.

• Contingency Plan: Submission of a contingency plan for IT Support Services.

• Compliance with various NIST and DOI security guidelines and standards.

• Successful completion of training and C&A processes.

• Adherence to reporting requirements for personnel changes and security incidents.

• Not explicitly defined in this document, but services generally cannot be performed outside the United States without permission.

• Strict adherence to IT security protocols, including data protection, access controls, and incident reporting.

• Compliance with Privacy Act regulations.

• Use of approved security standards and guides (NIST, DOI SDLC).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a Stork, SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kit for Teledyne RDI RiverPro/RiverRay Trimaran Boat. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• One (1) Stork, SRS-RP/RR Remote Control Kit for Teledyne RDI RiverPro/RiverRay Trimaran Boat.

• Product/Service Code: 6665

• Product/Service Description: HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS.

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

• Offerors must provide specifications of the items they are quoting.

• The contract will be for commercial products and commercial services.

• The solicitation number is 140G012600037.

• The offer due date is February 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.

• Offers must be submitted 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 a contract without discussions.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, and Control Instruments Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 1350 employees

• For questions regarding this RFQ, contact Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov.

• The delivery location is: SOUTH ATLANTIC WSC, 44 BUCK SHOALS RD UNIT 704, ARDEN NC 28704-3307 US.

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

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per the Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. It details technical criteria for software and electronic content to ensure accessibility.

• General Exceptions: Outlines exceptions to the technical criteria.
• Technical Criteria for Software (E207): Requires conformance to WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA Success Criteria, with specific substitutions for non-web software.
• Technical Criteria for Electronic Content (E205): Specifies requirements for non-public facing electronic content that constitutes official business, including conformance to E205.4.
• Word Substitution for Non-Web Documents: Clarifies how terms like "Web page" are substituted with "document" for non-web content.
• Applicable Standards: Lists specific WCAG Success Criteria and other standards (e.g., Support Documentation, Functional Performance Criteria) that apply.
• Software Interoperability: Details requirements for software to interoperate with assistive technology, including documented accessibility features, non-disruption of platform features, and programmatic determinability of object information, states, values, and relationships.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the accessibility standards that any software or electronic content developed or provided as part of a contract must meet. It specifies technical requirements and conformance levels (e.g., WCAG 2.0 Level A and AA) that will likely be incorporated into solicitations, SOWs, or PWSs. Bidders should ensure their proposed solutions comply with these requirements to be considered responsive.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for a Remote Control System for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP). It details the specific requirements for a kit that converts ADCP flotation devices into a remote-controlled, unmanned surface vehicle (USV) system.

• 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.

This document specifies the technical and performance requirements for the remote control system. Bidders must ensure their proposed solution meets all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant.