Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to purchase two replacement borehole accelerometers from Silicon Audio. The accelerometers are required for the USGS's Earthquake Science Center to provide real-time microseismic monitoring of a geologic carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project. The replacement sensors must be identical in design to the existing sensors to maintain consistency in performance characteristics and interface compatibility with other system components.
* The purchase is being made on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 12.102(a).
* The estimated dollar value of the purchase is not specified.
* The replacement sensors are required to ensure continuous, reliable monitoring of the CCS project.
* The network is expected to remain operational for at least five more years.