Description
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking satellite communication services for 51 existing agency-owned SPOT devices. The required services include Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite communication services and tracking services. The service plans must be 100% compatible with existing equipment, preserve existing device configurations, and provide coverage across the entire state of Oregon in both urban and remote settings. The contract will have a base year and one option year.
• The USGS requires one SPOT Trace Annual Service Plan and 50 SPOT X Annual Unlimited Service Plans.
• The service plans must be compatible with current device maps and interfaces.
• The contractor's communication system must deliver user-initiated messages and tracking signals 24/7.
• The contractor must supply the ability for the USGS's IT system to operate the USGS go2mapper system.
• The contractor must maintain the current configuration of "groups" tracked together.