NOVAC Scanner Systems
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0326Q0113
- Agency
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Office of Acquisitions and Grants
US Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6630 Chemical Analysis Instruments
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey issued a notice of intent on June 24, 2026 to award a purchase order on a sole-source basis to Chalmers University, Sweden for thirty Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) scanners, with quotations due by July 3, 2026 at 1500 PST. This procurement is not open to competition; Chalmers University is the only known manufacturer of NOVAC scanners with the required technical specifications for integration with the existing global NOVAC network of approximately 120 instruments.
The NOVAC scanners are custom-built optical instruments that monitor volcanic gas emissions remotely by scanning skylight along a cone-shaped envelope surrounding volcanic vents. The purchase will include optical scanners, mounting kits, custom cables for stepper motors, and spare cylindrical quartz windows. Market research confirmed no alternative single-axis scanners exist with the required conical geometry for volcano surveillance, and standardization across all network instruments is essential for data comparability and scientific analysis. The contracting officer will evaluate pricing for fairness and reasonableness using comparative analysis of similar equipment.
Despite the sole-source intent, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date, which the Government will consider at its sole discretion. Responses must be submitted electronically to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and received in their entirety no later than July 3, 2026 at 1500 PST. The procurement is coded to NAICS 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC 6630 (Chemical Analysis Instruments) and will be awarded under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
Notice text
NOVAC Scanner Systems
Notice of Intent
This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order to Chalmers University, Sweden for Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) scanners.
Award will be made in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Chalmers University is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who can provide the equipment with the required technical specifications. It is important to integrate the same scanners to NOVAC systems to ensure compatibility.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR Subpart 5.101(a). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.
The NAICS code for this action is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.
Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than July 3, 2026 at 1500 PST.
Responses submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
The attached sole source justification has been redacted in accordance with RFO FAR 6.301.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| J_A_NOVACscanners_Redacted_2.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Scanning DOAS | Pre-Solicitation |
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