R--Acid Precip - CO00 FY26
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued an Intent to Award Notice for a firm-fixed-price sole source contract for atmospheric deposition station operation services (Product Service Code R702 - Data Collection Services). The intended awardee is Mr. Theodore (Ted) Smith. This notice supports the interagency National Atmospheric Deposition Program, National Trends Network (NADP-NTN).
Scope of Work
The contract requires the operation of a NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station. This includes:
- Weekly site visits.
- Sample collection, processing, and shipping.
- Routine instrument maintenance and repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source (Intent to Award)
- Set-Aside: None (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST
- Published: March 24, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The USGS intends to award this contract to Mr. Theodore Smith due to his unique qualifications and site access, which justify an "Other Than Full and Open Competition" approach under FAR 13.1. His qualifications include:
- Extensive experience operating a NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station.
- Landowner approval and security clearance for the public-restricted site in Alamosa, Colorado, where USGS personnel are unable to collect samples.
- A background as a former Assistant Professor of Aquaculture and current senior aquaculture manager, with significant experience in monitoring atmospheric deposition equipment and conducting water sample analyses.
Action for Other Vendors
Vendors who believe they can meet the requirements for these services are invited to contact the Contracting Officer, Brian Baker, via email at brian_baker@ios.doi.gov no later than the response due date. Future requirements for similar services will be competed to the fullest extent possible.