Department of the Interior · U.S. Geological Survey · OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
140G0326Q0135
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
334511
Product service code
6655
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-06
Response deadline
Aug 19, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
yangzhideng@usgs.gov
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EXAIL GYROCOMPASS ALIGNMENT TOOL Request for Quote: Quadrans G2 IMO Grade Gyrocompass & Attitude Reference System This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0135. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026. ***Items offered must meet or exceed the technical specifications. Interested parties shall submit sufficient documentation and explain how offerings meet, exceed, or differ from each Salient Characteristic for the USGS to evaluate in order to determine technical acceptability of their offer. Merely providing technical specifications without direct comparison is insufficient for evaluation. An addendum may be included with submittal. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.*** NAICS: 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, 1,350. Delivery Address: US Geological Survey, Earthquake Science Center, Pasadena, 525 S Wilson Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106. Delivery date for estimate only: 11/31/2026 or earlier. FOB destination requested. Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method. Equipment Requirement: New equipment ONLY, NO grey market or refurbished products. All items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. When the offeror provides equipment pursuant to this contract, the offeror shall ensure the ICT fully conforms to the applicable Revised 508 Standards. USGS is tax-exempt. Please submit the following documents: 1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 2. Firm, fixed price quote 3. Technical submission including Part and Model number and product specifications 4. Place of manufacturing 5. System for Award Management UEI Attached Pages: Technical Specifications, 1 page Clauses and Provisions, 4 pages Questions are due in writing to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 08/12/2026, 1500 PST. Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 08/19/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.
Contact
Point of contact
Deng, Yangzhi
Role
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Email
yangzhideng@usgs.gov
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