Surveying Hardware – Trimble R980 GNSS System
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 U.S. Department of the Army is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing a Trimble R980 GNSS receiver system for Fort Hood, Texas. This market research aims to determine if the requirement can be set aside for small businesses. Responses are due February 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single-time delivery of a Trimble R980 GNSS System, which includes specific hardware and configuration levels. The system must meet detailed salient characteristics:
- R980-HW (Hardware Component): Features a Trimble ProPoint GNSS Engine, Dual-Band UHF Radio (450/900 MHz), Global 4G LTE Modem, IP67-rated and MIL-STD-810G durability, and 9.5 GB internal data logging memory with 20 Hz positioning rates.
- R980-BRO (Configuration Level): Includes a perpetual software license, dual operation as Base Station or Rover, Trimble TIP Technology (IMU-based tilt compensation), full GNSS support (all current constellations, triple-frequency L5), Trimble xFill for RTK extension, and a 12-month CenterPoint RTX subscription.
- Performance Specifications: RTK Precision of 8 mm Horizontal / 15 mm Vertical; RTX Precision of 2 cm Horizontal / 3 cm Vertical; and Tilt Performance of RTK + 5mm + 0.4mm/° tilt.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Notice (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) if sufficient small business responses are received
- NAICS Code: 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Size Standard: $34,000,000)
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central time
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: Fort Hood, TX
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement, limited to 5 pages, via email to SSG Anthony Sullivan (anthony.j.sullivan35.mil@army.mil). Submissions should include:
- Firm name, point of contact, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, and small business status/certifications.
- Confirmation of interest as a prime contractor and details on any subcontracting/JV/teaming arrangements.
- Detailed information on previous experience with similar requirements (size, scope, complexity, timeframe, government/commercial).
- Information on commercial availability, pricing, delivery schedules, terms, and warranties.
- Recommendations on structuring contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
- Identification of any conditions unnecessarily restricting competition.
- Recommendations to improve the salient characteristics.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning; it does not constitute a solicitation or promise to issue one. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in future solicitations.