This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
NAICS Code: 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
NAICS Size Standard: 600 Employees
Subject: Sources Sought
Sources Sought Closing Response Date: July 3, 2025, 2:00pm Mountain Time
Contact Point: Mindie Dixon ¿ mdixon@usgs.gov
Objective: To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed below. Note that the specific requirements are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
The Department of the Interior, United States Geological Survey, St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center (SPCMSC) is looking for sources that can provide the Sofar Ocean Technologies Spotter Buoy, Smart Mooring, parts, and repairs to the government owned Spotter Buoys and Smart Mooring.
Specifications/Salient Characteristics: We are seeking authorized sources that can provide Spotter Buoy, Smart Mooring, parts and completed repairs
The following information is required:
-Provide documentation such as an Authorization Letter from Sofar Ocean Technologies that describes
-Partnership with Sofar Ocean Technologies
- items that have been authorized to distribute or resell, Include part numbers and description
-authorized repair services
Responses: All interested parties should notify this office via e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
(I)To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
(III)Experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
