SOURCES SOUGHT
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- Notice Date
- 8/14/2012
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 333315
— Photographic and Photocopying Equipment Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCHPO BOX 25046204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTERDENVERCO80225-0046US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- G12PS00790
- Response Due
- 8/17/2012
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2012
- Point of Contact
- Callista Clark
- E-Mail Address
-
cclark@usgs.gov
(cclark@usgs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE. The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting a MARKET SURVEY to determine the interest and capability of any firm eligible to compete under NAICS code 333315 with a Small Business Size Standard 500 for an upcoming requirement for a Remotely-operated, Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a camera for capturing in-flight aerial photography and videography. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. ALL COST ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION AS REQUESTED BY THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. Submission is voluntary. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS Requirements of the UAV The USGS requires the use of a remotely operated, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to assist with on-going field mapping efforts currently underway. This system shall be able to capture both video and still aerial imagery through a system of remote controls and operation through a field base station. The ability to gather imagery in-situ provide a higher degree of accuracy for final mapped product and allows for the researchers to monitor change in a more rapid fashion. In addition, this unit shall be able to capture imagery for USGS work with floods and other natural disasters. Product 1: Draganflyer X4 (or equivalent) - Remotely-operated, Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for capturing in-flight aerial photography and videography Remotely Operated, UAV with four or more stabilizing propellers On-board camera with HD Video capability, camera shall be high resolution (= or > to 14 MP) with ability to shoot oblique or nadir images, mounted on a gyroscope for stability and accuracy Handheld Controller Base station with visual display (live feed) of UAV in flight Rechargable battery system with spare battery for flight time of 15 minutes or greater Training included with purchase Responses to this announcement are requested from (1) SBA certified Small Business HubZone firms; (2) Small Business firms certified by a Small Business Administration (SBA) district or regional office for participation in the 8(a) program; (3) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small Business firms; (4) Small Businesses. In response to this announcement, please indicate your firm's socioeconomic status (e.g. small business, service-disabled veteran-owned, women owned, HUBZone, etc.) This information will assist the Government in determining how small businesses can fit into the acquisition strategy. A firm is considered small under NAICS code 333315 if they employ less than 500 people. SBA counts all individuals employed on a full-time, part time, or other basis. Any information submitted is voluntary. If sufficient interest and capability is not received from firms in categories (1) through (4) above, any solicitation may be issued as unrestricted without further consideration. Interested small business firms shall submit (1) NAME, ADDRESS, and PHONE NUMBER OF THE FIRM (including DUNS NUMBER); (2) a CAPABILITY STATEMENT including (a) RECENT (within the last three fiscal years) RELEVANT (similar projects to this requirement) performance history (identify the name of the owner and their point(s) of contact with telephone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses; and (b) in what capacity (e.g., prime, subcontractor etc.) they performed the work; and (3) their SIZE STATUS. Your company must have a DUNs number and be registered on-line at the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) You will also be required to provide your small business status information either via the RFP or the SAM.gov website before an award to your company can be made. Your on-line ORCA registration will cover any/all of your offers to the Federal Government, and only needs updated annually. All responses must be submitted NLT June 22, 2012 at 3:00pm MST via e-mail to: cclark@usgs.gov. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB) and does not constitute any commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey. Any solicitation that may be issued will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website and no paper copies will be provided
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