Picarro G2401‐M refurbishment

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking refurbishment services for Picarro G2401-M units, specialized instruments used for trace gas, optical temperature, and pressure measurements that support NOAA's mission of partnering with commercial airlines to improve greenhouse gas atmospheric measurements. NOAA intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price purchase order to Picarro Inc., citing the company's exclusive rights to the existing instrument's software and hardware design, which would make alternative vendors prohibitively expensive due to required complete redesigns. The solicitation number is 1333MJ25Q0032, with interested parties able to submit notifications of capability, though NOAA retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The government specifically targets this as a small business award, with work to be performed in Boulder, Colorado. The solicitation closes on August 28, 2025, providing only three days from the posting date for any responses.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation beyond the government's intention to award to a small business, with Picarro Inc. positioned as the sole-source contractor due to their proprietary technology. The total contract value is $64,704.00, representing the cost for refurbishing the Picarro G2401-M units to enhance their measurement capabilities. The expected delivery timeline is 90 days after contract award, indicating a relatively quick turnaround for the refurbishment services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing and PSC code 6660 for Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus, reflecting the specialized nature of the atmospheric measurement equipment. NOAA's approach emphasizes leveraging existing contractor expertise while maintaining cost efficiency through the sole-source justification based on proprietary technology requirements.