7G--MICROWAVE COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought announcement for Microwave Communication Equipment. This initiative aims to identify qualified businesses capable of providing equipment for real-time seismic data telemetry, prioritizing minimal latency. Responses are due May 12, 2026, at 1500 PST.
Scope of Work
The required microwave communication equipment will transmit digitized seismic data from remote collection points to primary and secondary data processing centers. Key technical requirements include:
- Frequency Bands: Support for 7 GHz (7.125–7.750 GHz) and 8 GHz (7.750–8.500 GHz).
- Channel Bandwidths: Specific bandwidths for both 7 GHz (150, 175, 300 MHz) and 8 GHz (300, 360 MHz).
- Modulation Schemes: Must support a wide range from QPSK to 4096-QAM.
- Data Transmission: Capability for 10–940 Mbps throughput per link, up to 5.64 Gbps per node, TDM (DS1, DS3, OC-3), large frame sizes (up to 10,000 bytes bidirectional), and IEEE 802.1AX LAG / proprietary LILA aggregation.
- Power: Options for +24 VDC, -48 VDC, or AC input (via external converter), with power consumption between 50W-150W per indoor unit, including redundant power supply support and input protection.
- Networking/SOH: Equipment must be IP addressable (IPv4/IPv6), support VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q, 802.1ad), Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x), and OAM (IEEE 802.1ag/ITU-T Y.1731). A web-based user interface with HTTPS and password protection, SNMPv3 support, and remote "over the air" access for configuration and firmware updates are required. Common state-of-health (SOH) metrics must be displayed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS: 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees)
- PSC: 7G22, IT and Telecom—Network: Satellite and RF Communications Products
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, at 1500 PST
- Published: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a market research announcement, not a request for quote or proposal, and the Government is not committed to an award. The information gathered will assist in determining the acquisition strategy. Interested parties should submit a product data sheet detailing their ability to meet the attached Technical Specifications. Responses are accepted only via email to yangzhideng@usgs.gov.