Support services for the USGS sitka magnetic observatory in sitka, alaska
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 140G0224P0024
- Awardee
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Nicola M Trainor UEI MYLNB49WT2M5
- Awarding agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $22,216
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Provide support services at the Sitka Magnetic Obs Solicitation · 140G0224Q0006 · Posted Nov 9, 2023
- Contract value 58% obligated
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- $22,215.83 Current, with exercised options
- $38,043.62 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 50% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 561990 All Other Support Services
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 2 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Sitka, AK 99835, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $6,354 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,500 | |
| Funding Only Action | $6,366 | |
| Funding Only Action | -$13,205 | |
| Original award | $19,200 |
About this award
The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Arctic Loon Enterprises (Nicola M Trainor) on December 26, 2023, to provide support services for the Sitka Magnetic Observatory in Sitka, Alaska. This contract award represents the exercise of option year two under a broader support services agreement. The ceiling value for this option year is $38,043.62. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and will continue through September 30, 2029, supporting the observatory's critical geophysical monitoring mission in coastal Alaska.
Under the solicitation requirements, Arctic Loon Enterprises will perform weekly observatory maintenance and operational tasks, including data plot reviews, temperature monitoring, absolute magnetic observations, facility inspections, and issue reporting. The contractor is also responsible for minor troubleshooting, equipment repairs, adjustments, and additional observations as requested. The USGS evaluated proposals based on contractor experience and past performance—weighted more heavily than price—reflecting the technical expertise required for this specialized geophysical facility. The original contract structure included a base year of support from March 2024 through February 2025, with four optional one-year extensions and a final six-month extension period, demonstrating the USGS's commitment to maintaining consistent long-term observatory operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 140G0224P0024?
140G0224P0024 was awarded to Nicola M Trainor by Office of Acquisitions and Grants (US Geological Survey) on December 26, 2023.
How much is contract 140G0224P0024 worth?
The government has obligated $22,216 on 140G0224P0024. Its potential value, with all options, is $38,044.
Was contract 140G0224P0024 competed?
The extent of competition for 140G0224P0024 was competed under sap. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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