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ID: 140G0326Q0156 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  95%
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Description

Sources Sought
Satellite Cameras and Pole Mounts
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing satellite cameras and pole mounts as described in the attached Salient Characteristics.
This Sources Sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334310 Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing and associated size standard 750 applies to this announcement along with PSC code 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment.
All responsible sources may submit a capabilities statement detailing the ability of their service to meet the statement of work included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Tuesday, June 14, 2026, at 10:00am ET. Salient Characteristics attached.
Background
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of providing satellite cameras and pole mounts. This initiative is part of their effort to determine the availability of products that meet specific technical requirements outlined in the Salient Characteristics. The information gathered will assist the Government in shaping its acquisition strategy. However, this announcement does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals.

Work Details
The contract involves the provision of satellite cameras and pole mounts with the following specifications:

- Camera:
- Image Resolution: 5 MP (2592 x 1944), 3 MP (2048 x 1536), 1.3 MP (1296 x 976)
- IR: Automatic day/night IR filter
- Box Camera: Varifocal lens (2.8 – 13mm, 24-112 degrees Horizontal)

- Satellite Communication Antenna:
- Satellite type: LEO satellite with global coverage
- Antenna: Built-in omni directional antenna
- Transmit Frequency: 1616 MHz to 1626 MHz
- Coverage: Worldwide, including North and South Poles
- Two-way satellite communication.

Bidder Requirements
All responsible sources are invited to submit a capabilities statement detailing their ability to meet the statement of work included with this announcement. There are no specific bidder requirements mentioned beyond the need for capability statements.

Overview

Agency
USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants [DOI - USGS]
Response Deadline
July 14, 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT Due in 6 Days
Posted
July 7, 2026, 3:27 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
5985 - Antennas, Waveguides, And Related Equipment
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$25,000 - $150,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
47%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants. 85% of similar contracts within the U.S. Geological Survey had a set-aside.
On 7/7/26 USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants issued Sources Sought 140G0326Q0156 for Satellite Cameras and Pole Mounts due 7/14/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334310 and PSC 5985.
Primary Contact
Name
Adam, Elizabeth   Profile
Email
eadam@usgs.gov
Phone
(916) 278-9441
Fax
(916) 278-9339

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contract Specialist Elizabeth Adam Profile elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
FPDS Organization Code
1434-00003
Source Organization Code
100179344
Last Updated
July 7, 2026
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 1, 2026