OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
RFQ MULTIBEAM ECHOSOUNDER Brand Name or Equal This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial product and services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.201-1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This RFQ constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation is being issued, which can be found on www.sam.gov. The solicitation number is 140G0126Q0302 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFQ is set aside for small business concerns. The US Geological Survey (USGS) is requesting discounted open-market firm-fixed price quotation packages for a Brand Name Norbit Winghead X series Multibeam Echo Sounder with PORTUS universal, transportable gunnel mounting system or Equal All vendors who can meet this requirement have a valid SAM UEI Number and are registered in the System for Award Management are invited to submit electronic quotes for this posted RFQ. All questions shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Patrick Anderson, at Patrick_anderson@ios.doi.gov no later than 09:00AM Eastern, Friday, September 18, 2026. Please include the solicitation number in the subject. Quotation packages are due via email to the Contract Specialist, Patrick Anderson, at Patrick_anderson@ios.doi.gov no later than 9:00 AM Eastern, Monday, September 21, 2026.
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