Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center seeks a lightweight, portable, high‑resolution multibeam echo‑sounder system (Norbit WINGHEAD X Elite or equivalent) with integrated GNSS/INS, software, and on‑site training for near‑shore and inland waterway bathymetric mapping. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside RFQ; quotations must be firm‑fixed‑price and technically acceptable. The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). <br/><br/>• Light‑weight (< 7.5 kg) transducer, < 17 lb total system<br/>• Wideband 200‑700 kHz, nominal 400 kHz, depth capability to 400 m (projected use < 300 m)<br/>• Integrated GNSS/INS, RTK/WAAS support, 8 mm horizontal & 15 mm vertical positioning accuracy<br/>• Full data‑format compatibility (Teledyne s7k, QPS Qimera, Applanix POSPac, Hypack Hysweep)<br/>• 4‑day on‑site equipment and software training<br/>• Period of performance 30 days after receipt of award (ARO)<br/>• Small‑business set‑aside; all vendors must have a valid SAM UEI and be registered in SAM.gov.