U of vermont FY26

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants has published an Intent to Award Notice for a sole source contract designated U OF VERMONT FY26. This special notice, issued under solicitation DOIGFBO260007, indicates the agency's intention to award a contract to the University of Vermont for the operation of a National Atmospheric Deposition Program/National Trends Network (NADP/NTN) wet atmospheric monitoring station. The contract falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category and Support-Management Data Collection PSC category. The sole source award is justified under FAR 13.1 based on unique site access constraints specific to the University of Vermont's property. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit an affirmative response to demonstrate their capability.

The contract's primary purpose is to support interagency atmospheric monitoring through weekly site visits for precipitation sample collection, processing, and shipment, along with data transmission and routine equipment maintenance. The critical deadline for interested contractors is 1:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 27, 2026, by which time vendors must contact Contract Specialist Patrick Anderson at patrick_anderson@ios.doi.gov with an affirmative response. Eligibility is inherently restricted due to the University of Vermont's land ownership and access requirements, which limit station operation to individuals with existing professional relationships and authorization to access University property. The station's operational success depends on coordination with the site owner's maintained infrastructure, including platforms, electrical service, access paths, and facilities, necessitating a contractor with established trust and familiarity with the organization.