66--Borehole Winch System IAW Salients FY25 REQ# 15675 SPECIAL ORDER # S25088

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of various "Mt. Sopris" brand or equal combination and miscellaneous instruments, including winches and cables. The government is seeking to purchase these items.

• "Mt. Sopris" brand or equal combination and miscellaneous instruments.

• Specific items include:

  • 1000 Meter Winch, 120 VAC, Single Conductor Cable (Product/Service Code: 6695)
  • MX Winch to Matrix Signal Cable (Product/Service Code: 6695)
  • Matrix to USB Cable (Product/Service Code: 6695)
  • 3-Pin Male/Female Power Cable (Product/Service Code: 6695)
  • Mud Plug Cable (Product/Service Code: 6695)

• Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order.

• The solicitation number is 140G012600100.

• The issue date is April 6, 2026.

• The offer due date is April 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 334519, with a size standard of 500 employees.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• Offers must be submitted by the due date specified.

• The solicitation includes FAR clauses and provisions that offerors must comply with, including instructions for submission, evaluation criteria (technical compliance and price), and representations and certifications.

• For questions regarding this RFQ, contact Cynthia Nicanor at cynthia_nicanor@ios.doi.gov.

• This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• The document includes a list of attachments: ATCH 1 SALIENTS, ATCH 2 508, and ATCH 3 FISMA.

• Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the ICT Accessibility Requirements Statement per the Revised Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. It details technical criteria and standards for electronic software and content to ensure accessibility.

• General Exceptions: Outlines exceptions to accessibility requirements.
• Technical Criteria for Software (E207): Specifies requirements for software, including WCAG 2.0 conformance (Level A and AA), and word substitutions for non-web software.
• Technical Criteria for Electronic Content (E205): Details compliance with E205 standards, including agency official communication requirements for non-public facing content and word substitutions for non-web documents.
• Applicable Standards: Lists specific WCAG criteria, support documentation, support services, and functional performance criteria.
• Software Interoperability: Requirements for software to interoperate with assistive technology, including documented accessibility features, no disruption of platform features, and programmatic determinability of object information, text, and values.
• User Preferences: Applications must permit user preferences for color, contrast, font type, font size, and focus cursor.

This document is crucial for bidders developing or providing software and electronic content. It establishes the accessibility standards that must be met, influencing design, development, and testing processes. Bidders must ensure their proposed solutions comply with these Section 508 requirements, particularly regarding WCAG 2.0 conformance and interoperability with assistive technologies. The document also directs users to the Revised 508 Standards Toolkit for further information on the procurement process.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the "Salient Characteristics" for a Borehole Winch System required for geophysical surveys.

• A portable, heavy-duty logging winch system capable of positioning various Mount Sopris analog and digital QL geophysical probes.

• Must be compatible with Mount Sopris single conductor cable heads for use in boreholes.

• Includes 1000 m of 1/8” diameter single conductor cable.

• Features include an "Hp motor, automatic level wind system, and a mechanical brake.

• Equipped with a precision measuring wheel and rotary encoder.

• Incorporates a slip-ring for surface instrument communication with downhole probes.

• Operates from an external 120 VAC power source.

• Motor controller capable of maintaining constant cable payout speed under varying loads.

• Includes up/down speed control features, operating at speeds up to at least 85 ft./min.

• Supports loads up to at least 100 lbs.

• Features a tension alarm cutoff and a manual crank for power loss scenarios.

• Includes a USB interface for communication between a laptop computer and a Mount Sopris Matrix logging system.

• Ruggedized for harsh environments.

• Comes with a tripod and heavy-duty transport case.

• Includes mounting hardware for the Mount Sopris Matrix data logging acquisition box.

• Signal Cable: 1.5 to 2.0 ft. in length, for interfacing the winch to a Mount Sopris Matrix data logger console.

• USB Cable: 6 ft. in length, for interfacing the logger to a laptop computer.

• Power Cable: 1.5 to 2.0 ft. in length, for interfacing the winch to an optional compatible data logger.

• Mud Plug Cable: At least 30 ft. in length, 2-conductor "mud plug" style, for transmitting data about the Earth's subsurface.

Not specified in this document.

• Must be compatible with specific Mount Sopris equipment.
• Ruggedized for harsh environments.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "FISMA 18-Point Checklist – IT Security Guidelines," outlines specific IT security requirements that contractors must adhere to when performing work for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). It serves as a checklist to ensure compliance with various security standards and clauses, particularly those related to "Security Requirements: Facility Access and Information Technology."

• Background Investigations: Requirement for contractors to undergo background checks.
• Non-disclosure Agreements: Mandates signing NDAs and system security agreements.
• Privacy Act: Outlines contractor responsibilities regarding access to and handling of systems containing personal information protected by the Privacy Act.
• Training: Requires completion of DOI's end-user computer security awareness training.
• Personnel Changes: Contractor must notify the COR of employee reassignments or departures.
• Contractor Location: Services generally cannot be performed outside the United States without permission.
• Applicable Standards: Adherence to DOI System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), NIST SP 800-64, and DOI SDLC Security Integration Guide.
• Asset Valuation-Security Categorization: Requirements for determining security categorization of systems.
• Property Rights: Defines government rights in software acquired.
• Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V): Outlines government or contractor responsibilities for software verification.
• Certification & Accreditation (C&A): Specifies requirements for C&A services for applications.
• Internet Logon Banner: Mandates the use of a USGS-approved logon banner.
• Incident Reporting: Contractor must report computer security incidents.
• Quality Control: Software and hardware must be free of malicious code.
• Self-Assessment: Contractor must conduct annual self-assessments.
• Vulnerability Analysis: Outlines how vulnerability analysis will be conducted.
• Security Controls: Compliance with NIST SP 800-53 and FIPS 199/NIST SP 800-60.
• Contingency Plan: Requirement for IT Support Services to submit a contingency plan.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the comprehensive IT security obligations and compliance requirements associated with the opportunity. It details specific standards, training, reporting, and data handling protocols that will be incorporated into the Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement. Bidders must assess their ability to meet these stringent security guidelines, which may impact proposal development, resource allocation, and overall contract performance.