Solar Satellite Argos Transmitter Tags - Quantity
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 US Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, issued Solicitation 140G0125Q0200 for Solar Satellite Argos Transmitter Tags. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aimed to procure a total of 12 satellite tags and associated software for the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center. Offers were due by August 21, 2025.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) was for the purchase of 12 Satellite Argos Transmitter Tags and associated software, categorized under Product/Service Code 7G22 ("IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: SATELLITE AND RF COMMUNICATIONS PRODUCTS (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)").
- Deliverables:
- 7 Satellite Tags, with delivery required by August 12, 2025.
- 5 Satellite Tags, with delivery required by July 27, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: 140G0125Q0200
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 334419 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Solicitation Issue Date: August 13, 2025
- Offer Due Date: August 21, 2025, at 1700 Local Time
- Opportunity Published Date: April 23, 2026 (Note: This is the opportunity's published date, which is after the offer due date.)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors were required to complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the Standard Form 1449. Invoices were to be submitted to the address shown in block 18a unless otherwise specified. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-4 were incorporated by reference, while FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 were attached.
Contact Information
For inquiries, the primary contact was Daniel Galvin at dgalvin@usgs.gov or 703-648-7397.