USGS seeks quotes for a new thermal camera equivalent to a FLIR T540 bundle, Teledyne brand name or equal, with offers required to meet or exceed all technical specifications and document a direct comparison to each salient characteristic. Only new equipment is acceptable—no grey market or refurbished products—and all items must be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty; offerors should indicate whether they are an authorized reseller, provide supplemental documents, and ensure ICT conforms to applicable Revised 508 Standards. This is not a full-and-open competition, award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable, and applicable NAICS codes are 333511/334511 with a size standard of 1,350. Required submission materials include a signed SF 18 with pricing, a firm-fixed-price quote, technical documentation with part/model numbers and specifications, place of manufacturing, and a SAM UEI. Delivery is requested FOB destination to USGS Volcano Science Center, 1300 SE Cardinal Court, Building 10, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98683, estimated 12/31/2026 or earlier; quotations must be emailed and hardcopy submissions will not be accepted, and USGS is tax-exempt.

This is a sources sought notice from the US Geological Survey (USGS) conducting market research to identify qualified businesses able to supply a FLIR T540 camera with lens and case per the attached technical specifications. It is not a request for quote or proposal, and the government is not committed to award; responses will only inform its acquisition strategy. The applicable NAICS code is 334511 with a 1,350-employee size standard, and the product service code is 6650. All responsible sources may submit a product data sheet demonstrating their ability to meet the technical specifications via electronic mail only.