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Notice type: Special Notice · NAICS 334519 · PSC 6625 Sources Sought The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing: Quantity of six (6) Brand Name or Equal to Chaparral Physics Model 64Vx2 3-port Infrasound Sensor; PN: 64Vx2 IAW FAR 52.211-6. Quantity of six (6) Cable, 64Vx2 to open-end; PN: Cable-2M Shipping to: Golden, Colorado As described in the attached Salient Characteristic. 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 ¿ 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and associated size standard 600 apply to this announcement. All responsible sources may submit a brochure and/or technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to jberberena@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than Friday, September 1 2023 @1200 PST. Technical Specifications for Acoustic Monitoring Sensor The USGS Volcano Science Center (VSC) requires infrasound acoustic monitors for the purposes of volcano monitoring. These sensors must meet the following specifications. General: - Individual sensor calibration must be within +-5% of acceptable nominal values - Nominal calibration values must be traceable to a nationally accredited external laboratory calibration chamber and shown to meet requirements - Sensor must be in current production and have an established, proven, and acceptable performance history o This acquisition is directed at existing products only, not at product design and development 0040632417 / 140G0323Q0252 Acoustic Monitoring Sensors 2 o Units that have been modified or developed solely to meet the requirements of this acquisition are not acceptable Signal Characteristics: - Nominal Sensitivity: 25mV/Pa@1Hz or greater - Full Scale Range: 720Pa peak to peak full scale input range or greater Sensor Output Specifications: - Output type: Differential - Maximum signal output: 20VPP Operational frequency band and self-noise - Frequency response: Flat to within +-3dB from .05Hz to 200Hz or wider band - Band-limited Self Noise: 2mPa RMS from 0.05 to 200Hz or less - Dynamic Range: 115dB or greater Power requirements: - Short Circuit Protection: Protected against momentary shorts from signal+ to signal- and signal to ground - DC supply range: 11.5V to 20V or wider - DC current consumption: 175mW or less Physical Characteristics: - 4¿ diameter or smaller - 3.5¿ tall or shorter - Acoustic entry points: minimum of three - Operating temperature: -40C to +60C - Humidity tolerance: 90% or greater immunity to humidity - Housing must be of corrosion resistant material(s) that are isolated from ground
- Country
- United States
- Published
- 30 Aug 2023
- Closing date
- 01 Sept 2023
- Procedure
- Special Notice