The USGS is seeking to procure the operation of a NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station (site LA30). This involves weekly site visits for precipitation sample collection, processing, shipping, data transmission, and routine instrument maintenance. The period of performance is a 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods. The USGS intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to Mr. Kevin Horner, as he is the only source reasonably available due to his current involvement in the NADP/NTN program and related research. Interested parties who believe they can provide the same service must contact the contracting officer, Brian Baker, via email at ***@***. *. * no later than 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, June 20, 2026, with an affirmative answer.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for proposals, but it does state that interested parties must contact the contracting officer by 12:00 PM EST, Wednesday, June 20, 2026, with an affirmative answer.
The bid notice states that the USGS intends to make an award to Mr. Kevin Horner unless contacted by anyone who believes they can provide the same service, indicating a sole source award criterion.
The bid notice implies that qualification is based on the ability to provide the same service as Mr. Kevin Horner, who is currently involved in the NADP/NTN program and atmospheric deposition and air quality monitoring and research.
The bid notice states that operation requires weekly site visits to the site to collect, process, and ship the precipitation sample, collect, process and transmit associated data with the site including the precipitation gage record and perform routine instrument checks, maintenance and repairs as needed.
The bid notice mentions collecting, processing, and shipping precipitation samples as part of the required services.
The bid notice specifies that vendors are invited to contact the contracting officer, Brian Baker, via email at ***@***. *. * no later than 12:00 PM EST, Wednesday, June 20, 2026, with an affirmative answer, which serves as the deadline for expressing interest or challenging the sole source intent.