NY01 - USGS Precipitation Sample Collection at NADP - NTN Site NY01

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisitions and Grants, has published a Special Notice regarding precipitation sample collection services at a National Atmospheric Deposition Program/National Trends Network (NADP/NTN) monitoring station designated as site NY01 in New York. This is a Sole Source Justification and Intent to Award notice, indicating that the USGS intends to award the contract to a single vendor rather than conducting a competitive bidding process. The notice was posted on April 17, 2026, and invites interested vendors to submit affirmative responses. The contract falls under the category of All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (NAICS 541990) and involves support and management services related to data collection. The award will be made by the Water Mission Area, Observing Systems Division, Hydrologic Networks Branch of the USGS.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to solicit atmospheric monitoring station operation services for a wet precipitation sampling site. The USGS intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month renewal periods, requiring weekly site visits to collect, process, and ship precipitation samples along with routine maintenance and data transmission activities. Interested contractors must submit an affirmative response to Contracting Officer Brian Baker at brian_baker@ios.doi.gov no later than 12:00 PM EST on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The USGS has justified sole source award to Alfred University based on that institution's current involvement in the NADP/NTN Program, established expertise in atmospheric deposition and air quality monitoring research, and ownership of specialized field and analytical equipment located at the University facility. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate relevant experience in atmospheric monitoring, precipitation sample collection and analysis, and the ability to coordinate with the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene regarding site specifications and data verification.