Sole Source Award for Sample Collection at NADP OH09

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants has issued a Special Notice for a sole source award to operate a National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) wet atmospheric monitoring station at site OH09. This Intent to Award Notice, posted on April 27, 2026, identifies Miami University (Ohio) as the intended contractor for precipitation sample collection and associated data management services. The USGS is pursuing sole source procurement under FAR 13.1, asserting that no other source is capable of meeting the contract requirements. The justification for this procurement approach is based on Miami University's exclusive ownership and control of the private land and restricted research areas where the monitoring station is located. Interested vendors who believe they can provide equivalent services are invited to submit inquiries to the Contracting Officer.

The contract requires weekly site visits to collect, process, and ship precipitation samples, along with collection, processing, and transmission of associated meteorological data and precipitation gage records. Contractors must also perform routine instrument checks, maintenance, and repairs at the remote, rural location. The site demands 52 annual visits and is restricted to authorized personnel only, with all essential infrastructure—including platforms, electrical service, access paths, sample processing facilities, and roads—owned and controlled by Miami University. Interested vendors must contact Contracting Officer Brian Baker at brian_baker@ios.doi.gov no later than 1:00 PM EDT on Friday, May 1, 2026, to express capability and interest. The overall due date for responses is May 8, 2026. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC code R702 (Support-Management: Data Collection).