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Notice ID:140G0322Q0068
Sources Sought The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing portable lamps as described in the attached S...
Sources Sought The U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing portable lamps as described in the attached Salient Characteristics. 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 - 335129, Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing and associated size standard 500 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 in this announcement. Please include country of manufacture with your submission and company's DUNS/UEI number. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to dallan-loucks@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 03/07/2022 1500 ES. Responses submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered. Lamps for Insect Sampling The Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center collects data on aquatic insects to inform resource managers on the health of the Colorado River. This project started in 2012 and uses fluorescent bulbs that emit mixed white and black light [EIKO light bulbs - Model F4T5/BL]. The existing portable lamps that are available cannot withstand the extreme heat and vibration that happen during Grand Canyon river trips; existing lamps break frequently resulting in lost data. Existing lamps use 4 AA batteries that only last 4 hours before a noticeable loss in brightness, which results in large quantities of battery waste. We seek a contractor that can provide a portable and durable lamp that can power our desired light bulb. Required Specifications: Must work with F4T5/BL lightbulb Must be waterproof Must be resistant to sand, extreme heat, and vibrations/shaking which happens during downstream navigation in whitewater rapids Size approximately 17 cm long to balance across the shorter distance on top of the sampling tray (17 x 28 cm opening and 7 cm deep) Desire a rechargeable battery that can last a minimum of 30 hours when powering the bulb
