Request for Information - Surveying Tape Blade

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing Surveying Tape Blade Measuring Devices and Survey Tape Blade 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 - 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and associated size standard 600 employees apply to this announcement.

All responsible sources may submit their technical specifications detailing the ability of their product to meet the salient characteristics included with this announcement. Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to sklingler@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 30 January 2024 by 2 pm PT.