Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Arkansas Water Science Center is seeking quotations for the procurement of GPS tracking devices and associated services to support field operations. The contract will provide a total of 90 GPS tracking units (or equivalent) and a one‑year subscription/maintenance service, with delivery to Little Rock, AR, and subsequent annual service renewals. The effort includes hardware acquisition, activation, network‑maintenance, and integration of real‑time location data into the USGS National Water Dashboard.
• Deliver 90 rugged, Bluetooth‑enabled GPS satellite communication units (Garmin InReach Mini 2/3 or equivalent).
• Provide annual subscription, network‑maintenance, and support services ensuring ≤ 2‑minute real‑time updates and ≥ 90 % message‑delivery probability within 20 minutes across the continental U.S. + 200 mi offshore.
• Integrate device data with USGS internal dashboards, support adding/removing devices, and maintain group configurations; all data must be malware‑free and meet Buy‑American requirements.