Provide Seawater System Maintenance
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a sole-source contract to Oregon State University for operations and maintenance of the agency-owned laboratory seawater pumping and holding system in Newport, Oregon.
The justification cites FAR 6.103-1(b)(1), single source, based on Oregon State University's unique operational control of the system. Under a 1988 agreement between EPA and the University, EPA constructed the seawater system on land provided by the University at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in exchange for building a library for the Center. Although EPA owns the system, it is an integral part of the Hatfield Marine Science Center, which is administered by the University, making Oregon State University the only reasonable source available for operations and maintenance. The period of performance is 12 months base plus four 12-month option years. Operating and maintenance expenses are allocated based on proportional usage and seawater delivery, currently apportioned at 88% to Oregon State University and 12% to EPA, with adjustments as necessary. The system provides raw and filtered seawater to laboratories for various research projects. No market research was conducted, and no competing sources expressed interest.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to Oregon State University on a sole-source basis for maintenance and operation of the Marine Water Pumping and Holding System at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon.
The justification rests on an existing 1988 agreement between the EPA and Oregon State University that established the university's control over the seawater system, which is located on the HMSC campus. The contract structure includes a base year plus four 12-month option years. The EPA will use simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR 6.103-1(b). The procurement is classified under NAICS 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC J043 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Pumps and Compressors).
Despite the sole-source designation, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation by September 4, 2026. The estimated award date is September 10, 2026. Responses must be submitted to EPA contracting officer Paige Long at long.paige@epa.gov. All vendors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM) and FedConnect; no registration fees apply to either system.
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The Department of the Navy awarded contract 68HERW26P0239 to Oregon State University for operation and maintenance of the seawater system in Newport, Oregon, on September 28, 2026.
The award was made under unrestricted competition with no set-aside applied. NAICS code 18616 applies.
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