Sole Source Award for Sample Collection at NADP AL99

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants has issued an Intent to Award Notice for a sole source contract (140G0126Q0104) to operate and maintain a precipitation monitoring station at Auburn University's Sand Mountain Research Center in Alabama. This special notice seeks to award the contract to Mr. Mack Smith for continued service at site AL99, which is part of the National Atmospheric Deposition Program/National Trends Network (NADP/NTN). The USGS justifies the sole source determination based on Mr. Smith's unique qualifications and existing approved access to the restricted Auburn University facility. The contracting officer is Brian Baker, and the opportunity was posted on April 27, 2026.

The contract requires the successful contractor to conduct weekly site visits for precipitation sample collection, processing, and shipment, while also maintaining associated site data including precipitation gage records and performing routine instrument maintenance and repairs. The deadline for prospective vendors to express interest and challenge the sole source award is 1:00 PM EDT on Friday, May 1, 2026, with the overall bid submission due date set for May 8, 2026. To be considered, interested contractors must contact Contracting Officer Brian Baker at brian_baker@ios.doi.gov and provide an affirmative response indicating their capability to provide equivalent services meeting the stated requirements. Eligibility is contingent upon obtaining authorized access to the Auburn University research facility, as the site infrastructure including platforms, electrical power, laboratory buildings, and access routes are owned and controlled by Auburn University, which only grants access to trained individuals with established professional relationships.