NADP/NTN Monitoring station site PA18

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for atmospheric monitoring station services at site PA18. It seeks firm-fixed pricing for the supplies and services described.

• Provision of NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station services at site PA18.

• The services are structured with an initial base period and four subsequent option years.

• Base Period: 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027

• Option Year One: 07/01/2027 to 06/30/2028

• Option Year Two: 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029

• Option Year Three: 07/01/2029 to 06/30/2030

• Option Year Four: 07/01/2030 to 06/30/2031

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (USGS National Acquisition Branch, Reston, VA) by 06/19/2026 at 13:00 ED.

• Pricing should be provided in accordance with Attachment A (Instructions to Vendors and Statement of Work) and Attachment B (Wage Determination).

• The document references "Standard Form 18" and "Optional Form 336" for quotation submission.

• The RFQ is not marked as a small business set-aside.

• Bidders unable to quote are requested to indicate so and return the form.

• Any costs incurred in preparation of the quotation are the responsibility of the quoter.

• For questions regarding the solicitation, contact Contracting Officer Brian Baker at brian_baker@ios.doi.gov.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment A: Instructions to Vendor and Statement of Work," contains critical information for vendors responding to the Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Acid Precipitation Collection Site Operator, Site PA18. It outlines submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and the detailed scope of work.

• Instructions to Vendors:
  • Quotes are due by 1:00 PM EST on Friday, June 19, 2026, via email to Brian Baker (brian_baker@ios.doi.gov). Faxed or mailed quotes will not be accepted.
  • Quotations must be in PDF format.
  • Required submissions include: Business Size Classification, SAM UEI, and a signed SF-18.
  • Questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted via email by 1:00 PM EST on Friday, June 12, 2026.
  • This RFQ is set aside for Small Business concerns.
• Statement of Work (SOW):
  • Objective: Operate a field-located precipitation collection station (Site PA18 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania) weekly as part of the USGS National Trends Network (NTN).
  • Technical Requirements: Operate an automatic wet/dry precipitation collector, weighing and recording rain gage, and event recorder. Collect samples weekly (Tuesday mornings) following the NTN Site Operations Manual. Deliver samples to Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene in Madison, WI.
  • Deliverables: Weekly collection, evaluation, completion of Report Form, and shipment of samples to the laboratory. Receipt of samples at the laboratory signifies acceptance.
  • Period of Performance: One year, with four one-year option years.
  • Government Furnished Property: Includes collector, rain gauge, and AC power.
  • Special Considerations: Providers can be governmental agencies, universities, non-profits, or private individuals. Data is publicly owned. Registration in SAM is required.

This document is essential for any vendor intending to bid on this opportunity. It details the specific requirements for submitting a quote, the technical and performance expectations for operating the precipitation collection site, and the contract's period of performance. Failure to adhere to these instructions and requirements may result in a non-responsive quotation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (Attachment B) for the Service Contract Act, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations. It is relevant for contractors to understand labor costs associated with the opportunity.

• Lists numerous occupational classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Includes specific rates for different levels within occupations (e.g., Clerk I, II, III).
• Details fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid sick leave provisions (EO 13706).
• Outlines vacation policies based on years of service.
• Specifies paid holidays.
• Addresses special conditions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, weather observers, and hazardous duty pay.
• Provides guidance on uniform allowances and the conformance process for unlisted classifications.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It dictates the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract, directly impacting the overall cost of the bid. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages meet or exceed these determined rates.