SIT observer services

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a contractor to provide support services for the Sitka Magnetic Observatory in Sitka, Alaska. The solicitation (No. 140G0225Q0045) requires a vendor to perform non-personal services that include maintaining observatory operations, conducting precise magnetic measurements, and monitoring equipment and facility conditions. The contractor will be responsible for performing absolute magnetic observations using delicate theodolite instruments approximately every 14 days, totaling 26 observations per year. Evaluation of potential vendors will prioritize technical merit over price, with a focus on the contractor's experience in performing magnetic measurements and operating geophysical recording systems. The solicitation has a due date of April 10, 2025, with the government intending to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order after reviewing submitted qualifications.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and will have a base period from April 14, 2025 to April 13, 2026, with four potential one-year option periods that could extend the contract through April 13, 2030. While specific award value details are not provided, the contract falls under the NAICS category of Facilities Support Services (561210) and the PSC category of Housekeeping-Facilities Operations Support (S216). The place of performance is the Sitka Magnetic Observatory in Sitka, Alaska, where the selected contractor will be responsible for weekly tasks including checking data acquisition systems, performing maintenance, and ensuring continuous observatory operations. The comprehensive scope of work requires a contractor with specialized geophysical and technical expertise in maintaining scientific observation facilities.