66--Shallow Water Imaging and Mapping Equpiment

The U.S. Geological Survey, Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies, St. Petersburg, Florida, intends to make award on a sole source basis to Coda Octopus, Deddington, Oxfordshire, UK. The USGS has a requirement for a shallow water system to provide heave compensation, positioning and motion sensors compatible with and integral to their current portable combination bathymetry and side scan system. To discuss technical capabilities for future requirements, please contact the Technical Liaison, Dana Wiese, 727-803-8747 x3002. The anticipated award date is 03/06/06 under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS code is 334516. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES. No additional synopsis will be published. Any questions regarding this announcement may be submitted in writing by facsimile to Elise Stiglic, Contract Specialist at 703-648-7367 or via e-mail at [email protected].