NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE - ABB, INC
Agency: Ames Research Center
Location: Moffett Field, California
NAICS: 335311
Semtech AirLink RX400 Modems - Brand Name Only
Overview
| Agency | USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 03/24/26 |
| Posted | 03/20/26 |
| Estimated Value | $18,000 - $30,000 (AI estimate) |
| Set Aside | Small Business |
| NAICS | 334210 - Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing |
| PSC | 7G20 - IT And Telecom - Network: Analog Voice Products (Hardware And Perpetual License Software) |
| Location | Moffett Field, CA 94035 USA |
Description
Summary
Posted: March 18, 2026, 5:49 p.m. EDT Semtech AirLink RX400 Modems - Brand Name Only
REQUEST FOR QUOTE
INTRODUCTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026.
SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
DESCRIPTION The US Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Science Center (ESC), requires thirty (30) Semtech AirLink RX400 modems as described in the attached Salient Characteristics.
RELEVANT INFORMATION
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 334210 Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing and associated size standard 1,250 applies to this announcement, along with Product Service Code 7G20 IT and Telecom Network: Analog Voice Products (hardware). Proposals must be submitted FOB Destination shipping to Moffett Field, CA, 94035. QUESTIONS Questions to elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov by Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00am PT.
QUOTE SUBMISSION
Quotes shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to the Contracting Officer at elizabeth_adam@ios.doi.gov. Quotes are due Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00am PT. Quotes submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered. Offerors are to include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation as seen in the Salient Characteristics (see Attachment). This may include product literature, references, or other documents, if necessary, and is to include the country of manufacture. Please include the delivery date in your quotation. The items should be in stock and ready to ship at the time of your quote.
EVALUATION METHOD
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), past performance considered.
ESTIMATED DELIVERY DATE
30 days after award Offerors shall return the following:
Signed SF-18
- Firm, fixed price quote - Technical specifications of offerings including country of manufacture - System for Award Management Unique Identification Entity (SAM UEI)
Summary (Newest Update)
Background The US Geological Survey (USGS), Earthquake Science Center (ESC), is issuing this solicitation for the procurement of commercial items, specifically thirty (30) Semtech AirLink RX400 modems. The agency's mission includes monitoring and studying seismic activity, and these modems are essential for their operations. This contract is a sole source award to ensure that the specific brand name products are utilized, which are critical for compatibility with existing systems. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of thirty (30) Semtech AirLink RX400 modems. The salient characteristics include: - Hardware Capabilities: 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45), SMA antenna (cellular, diversity), Digital Input ON Voltage: 2.7 to 36, Analog Input: 0.5-36 VDC LAN (ETHERNET/USB), DHCP Server, IP Passthrough, VLAN Host, Interface Watchdog, Network Address Translation (NAT), Port Forwarding. - Security Capabilities: Remote Authentication (LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+, DMZ), Inbound and Outbound Port filtering, MAC Address Filtering, Secure Firmware Update. - Management Capabilities: Device must be manageable through Sierra Wireless/SemTech’s AirVantage Platform for configuration changes and system monitoring. Period of Performance 30 days after award Place of Performance Moffett Field, CA 94035
Current: Posted: March 20, 2026, 1:35 p.m. EDT ***Amendment One*** The purpose of this amendment is to inform vendors that WiFi is NOT needed on these units. No further questions will be accepted. The due date for quotes remains the same: Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00am PT.
Contacts
| Contact name | Adam, Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Contact email | eadam@usgs.gov |
| Contact phone | (916) 278-9441 |
| Contact fax | (916) 278-9339 |
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