SIT observer services
Active Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 140G0225P0049
- Awardee
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Gregory Blankenship UEI R3VCS6B25HD6
- Awarding agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $12,726
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- SIT observer services Solicitation · 140G0225Q0045 · Posted Apr 4, 2025
- Contract value 39% obligated
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- $12,726.00 Current, with exercised options
- $32,785.32 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 31% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 1 offer Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Denver, CO 80225, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $6,426 | |
| Original award | $6,300 |
About this award
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Gregory Blankenship on April 21, 2025, for observer services at the Sitka Magnetic Observatory in Sitka, Alaska. The contract ceiling value is $32,785.32 and will run through April 27, 2030. This contract was awarded without a small business set-aside designation and was executed under solicitation No. 140G0225Q0045, which was posted on April 4, 2025, with a response due date of April 10, 2025. The scope of work includes non-personal services essential to maintaining observatory operations, such as conducting precise magnetic measurements using specialized theodolite instruments, managing data acquisition systems, and monitoring facility and equipment conditions.
The selected contractor will perform approximately 26 absolute magnetic observations annually on a 14-day cycle, along with weekly maintenance and operational monitoring tasks to ensure continuous functionality of this critical geophysical facility. The USGS prioritized technical merit in evaluating proposals, emphasizing the contractor's experience with magnetic measurements and geophysical recording systems. The work falls under the NAICS category of Facilities Support Services (561210) and the Federal Procurement Data System code for Housekeeping-Facilities Operations Support (S216), reflecting the specialized nature of supporting a scientific observation facility that contributes to the USGS's geophysical monitoring mission.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 140G0225P0049?
140G0225P0049 was awarded to Gregory Blankenship by Office of Acquisitions and Grants (US Geological Survey) on April 21, 2025.
How much is contract 140G0225P0049 worth?
The government has obligated $12,726 on 140G0225P0049. Its potential value, with all options, is $32,785.
Was contract 140G0225P0049 competed?
The extent of competition for 140G0225P0049 was competed under sap. The government received 1 offer.
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