Proprietary Infrasound Wind Reduction Devices Tender - 138166858

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Proprietary Infrasound Wind Reduction Devices

Deadline: 29 Mar 2026

Posting Date: 20 Mar 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 138166858

Document Ref. No.: 140G1526Q0001

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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NOTICE OF INTENTThis is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a non-competitive purchase order with Wickum Weld of Vancouver, WA for infrasound wind reduction devices.Award will be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1) and the procedures of FAR Part 12, entitled, ¿Acquisition of Commercial Items.¿ Wickum Weld, is to the knowledge of the USGS, the only source that can provide Wickum Weld Part Number 199-1645-109596 proprietary engineered custom infrasound wind reduction devices. The USGS, Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP) requires these devices for monitoring active volcanoes around the world. With limited vehicle access to many of these volcanic disasters, this device is vital for transportability, accuracy, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Signal-to-noise ratio measures the strength of a desired signal relative to background noise. This device improves the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) so that instruments can be placed at a safe distance from the active volcano, with minimal risk. The custom-made, engineered device has eight alternating, 270-degree hinges that allow the device to reduce its volume by 10X for transportation, without compromising strength, durability, or functionality. This high SNR creates clearer, more accurate reproduction by reducing the background hiss, and increasing signal power. Once stationed at the disaster location, it requires less than 0.1 man hours to deploy---its rapid deployment is critical for reducing time in remote and hazardous locations. Wickum Weld produced proprietary engineering drawings of the design, and they are the only known holders of those drawings. The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirement of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Other interested concerns having the ability to furnish these items may submit a capabilities statement to the Contracting Officer n...
Notice ID: 140g1526q0001

Department/Ind. Agency: interior, department of the

Sub-tier: us geological survey

Office: hawaii volcano observatory(00087)

Product Service Code: 3438 - miscellaneous welding equipment

NAICS Code: 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: apr 13, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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