The US Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole source contract to Montana State University for the operation of a precipitation monitoring station (MT98) as part of the National Trends Network (NTN). Vendors can contact the contract specialist by March 18, 2026, if they believe they can provide the same service.
The bid notice states, period of performance will be for a 12 month base period, plus four 4 12 month option periods.
The bid notice states, he usgs is aware of no other source that can provide the above. therefore, it intends to make an award to montana state university, unless it is contacted by any who believes they can provide the same service.
The bid notice states, he staff members who perform the work are qualified to complete the requirement due to their education and technical experience.
The bid notice states, 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 states, package the sample, and ship it to the laboratory via fedex 2nd day air, using usgs provided prepaid mailers.
The bid notice states, vendors are invited to contact the contract specialist, miranda blankenship via email at miranda ***@***. *. * no later than 1: 00pm est, wednesday, march 18, 2026, with an affirmative answer.