Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Accessories
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of War (DoW), Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research for Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Accessories. This RFI aims to identify qualified and experienced contractors capable of providing a GSSI SIR 400 HyperStacking 350 MHz GPR system and related accessories for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Responses are due by 5:00 P.M. EST on June 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation for proposals. The DoW/WHS seeks to understand industry capabilities for procuring and delivering GPR equipment to support DPAA's Scientific Analysis Laboratory in field investigations and recovery efforts, specifically for locating buried features for forensic archaeological excavations. The equipment must be fully interoperable with existing DPAA GPR systems.
Requirements
The requirement includes the procurement and delivery of a GSSI SIR 400 HyperStacking 350 MHz GPR system and specific accessories, such as a GPS Tripod, Survey Wheel Encoder, UtilityScan Pro System, and various cart components. The contractor will also be responsible for providing support for all procured equipment. All equipment will become the property of DPAA. The period of performance is 120 days from contract award, with delivery to DPAA facilities at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during core hours (0900-1600 local time).
Submission Details
Interested sources are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement along with a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM). Submissions must include:
- Company Information (Name, Address, Phone, Cage Code, Point of Contact, UEI).
- Detailed description of the company's ability to meet the requirements in the Statement of Work, demonstrating capability without reiterating SOW language.
- Comments, suggestions, or recommendations for improving the Statement of Work.
- Company size and category (e.g., small business, woman-owned business). Small businesses certified under NAICS Code 334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing are encouraged to respond.
Timeline & Contacts
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically as an attachment to Jacob Lindel (jacob.r.lindel.civ@mail.mil) and Jonathan Diggs (jonathan.w.diggs.cov@mail.mil).
- Page Limit: Five (5) single-sided pages, 11-point font minimum (excluding charts/graphics), including any applicable Federal Supply Schedules.
Additional Notes
This RFI is solely for market research and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). Responses are not offers and will not form a binding contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted, and choosing not to respond will not prohibit future participation in any potential solicitation. No finalized acquisition plan is currently in place.