Air Sampling Flights - West Branch, IA and Homer, IL

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking air sampling flight services at Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network sites in West Branch, Iowa, and Homer, Illinois. The procurement involves conducting atmospheric air sampling using specialized small aircraft-based collection systems to support NOAA's environmental monitoring mission. NOAA intends to award this as a sole-source contract to M & M Aviation Services, Ltd., citing the company's unique qualifications including specialized aircraft, qualified pilots, and proven capability to install and operate government instrumentation. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.501, which allows for sole-source awards while providing other interested parties the opportunity to submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications. The current pre-solicitation notice was posted on July 21, 2025, with responses due by July 28, 2025, though NOAA retains discretion on whether to compete the contract based on any submissions received.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. M & M Aviation Services, Ltd., a small business, serves as the incumbent contractor having conducted these specialized research flights since 2010, positioning them as the preferred vendor for the sole-source award. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order valued at $93,240.00. The performance period spans one full year from August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541360 for Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services and PSC category F999 for Other Environmental Services, reflecting the specialized nature of the atmospheric sampling work required.