Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source - Sommer USH-9 Snow Depth Sensors
Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FY24-FPAC-J079
- Agency
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Farm Production and Conservation
Department of Agriculture
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Portland, Oregon 97230, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract for the purchase of Sommer USH-9 Snow Depth Sensors. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requires these sensors to support its Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program and SNOTEL network operations.
The purpose of this sole source procurement is to acquire the USH-9 sensors, which use a specialized ceramic sounding unit that meets NRCS standards and specifications. These sensors will provide the data collection equipment needed for NRCS's mission-critical operations, such as water supply forecasting and drought monitoring. No response or award dates are provided, and full pricing details are not included in the documentation. The sole source justification is that the USH-9 is the only snow depth sensor on the market with the required ceramic sounding unit. The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category.
Notice text
USDA NRCS intends to purchase Sommer USH-9 Snow Depth Sensors on a Sole Source basis. See attached document for a product description. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requires electronic components for hydro-meteorological data retrieval. Kisters North America/HyQuest Solutions (identified as 'Kisters' throughout the remainder of this document) provide the USH-9, which is an ultrasonic sensor for the precise, continuous and non-contact recording of snow depths. The robust design, a special ultrasonic head as well as an extremely low energy consumption makes the USH-9 a suitable system for extreme weather conditions and for high alpine terrain. These USH-9 snow depth sensors meet NRCS Standards and Specifications identified in the General Manual. The USH-9 sensors will provide the NRCS Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Program the required data collection equipment required for use in mission critical operations, such as water supply forecasting and drought monitoring for sites in the SNOTEL network. The USH-9 is the only snow depth sensor on the market which uses a ceramic sounding unit, which is required for the proper studies to be performed and for accurate information to be obtained by NRCS.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| P03 1130755 Specs USH-9 Snow Depth Sensors.pdf |
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