R--Intent to Award - USGS Samples NADP-NTN Site NY99
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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has issued an Intent to Award a sole source contract to Black Rock Forest Consortium for precipitation sample collection and atmospheric monitoring services at the NADP-NTN Site NY99 in Orange County, New York. This action is based on a sole source justification due to the site's private ownership and restricted access. Vendors who believe they can provide these services are invited to contact the Contract Specialist by March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the weekly operation of the NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station designated NY99. This includes collecting, processing, and shipping precipitation samples, as well as collecting and transmitting associated data, maintaining the precipitation gauge record, and performing routine instrument checks and repairs. All operations must adhere to the provided Operations Manuals. The contractor will also interact directly with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) for site specifications, maintenance, and data reporting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Black Rock Forest Consortium
- Product Service Code: R702 (Data Collection Services)
- Duration: 12-month base period plus four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: March 11, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The USGS intends to award this contract non-competitively to Black Rock Forest Consortium because the NADP site NY99 is located on land owned by the Consortium within a private, restricted-access research area. The USGS does not own the land or control site access, making it cost-prohibitive and impractical for them to operate the site directly. The Consortium's ownership and control of the site, including essential infrastructure like platforms, power, and laboratory facilities, make them the only known source capable of providing the required services without disrupting long-standing research and monitoring activities.
Additional Notes
Any vendor believing they can provide the same service must contact the Contract Specialist, Miranda Blankenship, via email at miranda_blankenship@ios.doi.gov by the specified deadline.