How to bid on an EXAIL Gyrocompass Alignment Tool for the Department of the Interior

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) needs a new EXAIL Quadrans G2 IMO-grade gyrocompass and attitude reference system. This equipment is for the USGS Earthquake Science Center in Pasadena, California. The agency will not accept refurbished or gray-market equipment. This is an opportunity for vendors who can supply specialized navigation and detection instruments.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 06, 2026. All questions about this request for quotation (RFQ) must be submitted in writing by August 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. Your complete response, including all required documents, must be emailed by August 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. The USGS requests delivery by November 31, 2026, or earlier.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms that manufacture or supply search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical systems and instruments. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 334511. This acquisition is not set aside for small businesses.

The award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable method, meaning the agency will select the offer that meets all technical requirements at the lowest cost.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you need to view the original source on the portal. You may need to click the link twice to get directly to the bid page. While some bids require a free account to view documents, many do not.

Your response must be submitted by email to the Contracting Officer. Hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. You need to provide a signed SF 18 form with your firm's information and line-item prices, a firm fixed-price quote, a technical submission including part and model numbers and product specifications, the place of manufacturing, and your System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

Tips for a competitive response

Pay close attention to the technical specifications provided in the solicitation. You must submit sufficient documentation and clearly explain how your offering meets, exceeds, or differs from each salient characteristic. Simply providing technical specifications without a direct comparison will not be sufficient for evaluation. An addendum can be included with your submittal.

Ensure all offered equipment is new and covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Refurbished or gray-market products are not accepted. Also, confirm that your Information and Communication Technology (ICT) fully conforms to the applicable Revised 508 Standards.