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Borehole Camera System

ID: 140G0126Q0277 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

Background
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), West Virginia Water Science Center (VA-WV WSC), has issued a requirement for a borehole camera system. The USGS is dedicated to providing reliable scientific information about the natural resources and natural hazards that affect the quality of life in the United States.

This contract aims to enhance their capabilities in monitoring and assessing geological conditions.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of one borehole camera system, classified under Product/Service Code 6650, which includes optical instruments, test equipment, components, and accessories. The specific quantity required is 1 unit, and it must be delivered to the USGS Virginia Water Science Center located at 1730 East Parham Road, Richmond VA 23228 within 30 days after award.

Period of Performance
30 days after award.

Place of Performance
Richmond VA.

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside. Bidders must be registered to be eligible for award. Additionally, bidders are required to meet any manufacturer or reseller authorizations necessary for the borehole camera system.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
The RFQ for a Borehole Camera System appears to have a closely related prior contract, 140G0126P0009, awarded to Mount Sopris Instrument Company for a “DIGITAL BOREHOLE CAMERA SYSTEM” (FY25 REQ#15674 / Special Order #S25091) valued at $33,595 with performance from 12/15/25–01/12/26. The prior work is likely similar because it involves the same type of digital borehole camera system and is tied to the same USGS contracting context under the same general requirement for borehole imaging equipment.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), West Virginia Water Science Center (VA-WV WSC), has a requirement for a borehole camera system, to be delivered to Richmond, VA within 30 days of award.
Competitive Request for Quotations (RFQ) 140G0126Q0277 will be issued on or about 9/4/2026 with written quotes due on or about 9/10/2026.
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-aside. The NAICS code is 334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing. The size standard is 750 employees.
In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 5.101(c)(4)(vi), all responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government intends to award a competitive purchase order in accordance with RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures. Quotations shall be submitted to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams, at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with the RFQ number referenced in the subject line.
The anticipated award date of the contract is 9/16/2026. A vendor must be registered at https://www.sam.gov to be awarded the purchase order.
Questions regarding this solicitation may be emailed to Contracting Officer, Leah Williams, at leah_williams@ios.doi.gov with the RFQ number referenced in the subject line.

Overview

Agency
USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants [DOI - USGS]
Response Deadline
Due in 6 Days
Posted
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
6650 - Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components And Accessories
Place of Performance
Richmond, VA USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants.
On 9/4/26 USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants issued Synopsis Solicitation 140G0126Q0277 for Borehole Camera System due 9/11/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334310 (SBA Size Standard 750 Employees) and PSC 6650.
Primary Contact
Name
Williams, Leah   Profile
Email
lwilliams@usgs.gov
Phone
(703) 648-7367
Fax
(703) 648-7383

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contracting Officer Leah Williams Profile leah_williams@ios.doi.gov None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONAL
FPDS Organization Code
1434-00001
Source Organization Code
100173190
Last Updated
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
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