R--Sole Source Award for Sample Collection at NADP OH09
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) intends to award a sole source contract for Precipitation Sample Collection at NADP OH09. This Special Notice serves as an Intent to Award and a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 13.1), with the award planned for Miami University (Ohio). The purpose is to operate a NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station. Responses from interested vendors are due by May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for:
- Weekly site visits to the monitoring station.
- Collection, processing, and shipping of precipitation samples.
- Collection, processing, and transmission of site data, including precipitation gage records.
- Performing routine instrument checks, maintenance, and repairs.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Award (Intent to Award)
- Intended Awardee: Miami University (Ohio)
- Agency: Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey
- Product/Service Code: R702 (Data Collection Services)
- Published: April 27, 2026
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a sole source justification, indicating that Miami University (Ohio) is the only identified source capable of meeting the requirement. This is due to their ownership of the land and some essential equipment, and their control over site access, which they will not grant to third-party vendors.
Submission & Evaluation
Vendors who believe they can provide similar services and meet the requirement are invited to contact the Contracting Officer, Brian Baker (brian_baker@ios.doi.gov), with an affirmative answer. The deadline for such contact is May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT.
Additional Notes
The site is located in rural and remote areas, and access is restricted to Miami University (Ohio) employees only. Employee signatures have been redacted as Personal Protected Information.