FY22- KG0- AQD- Replacement PM2. 5 FRM Sampler Pollution Ambient Network- DCSS Vendors ONLY

The District of Columbia has issued a state and local contract opportunity for the procurement of a Replacement PM2.5 FRM Sampler for its Pollution Ambient Network. This procurement is specifically targeted at DCSS (District of Columbia Shared Services) vendors, indicating a restricted competitive process. The contract, identified by ID 66c85620829eb5d86906f57a, focuses on acquiring specialized environmental monitoring equipment for air quality measurement. The procurement was posted on January 20, 2022, with a relatively tight response window, closing on January 26, 2022. The primary objective appears to be replacing existing particulate matter sampling equipment to maintain continuous air quality monitoring capabilities within the District. While specific technical specifications are not fully detailed in the provided information, the procurement suggests a need for precise scientific instrumentation capable of measuring fine particulate matter concentrations in ambient air.

Given the contract's designation as "DCSS Vendors ONLY", this opportunity is explicitly limited to pre-approved vendors within the District of Columbia's vendor network. This restriction significantly narrows the potential bidder pool and suggests a targeted procurement approach. The specification mentioning "PM2.5 FRM Sampler" indicates a technical procurement with specific environmental monitoring requirements, likely requiring vendors with specialized scientific equipment and environmental testing expertise. No specific award value or budget range is immediately apparent from the provided information. The procurement appears to be part of the District's ongoing air quality monitoring infrastructure maintenance and upgrade efforts, targeting vendors already vetted through the District of Columbia's shared services procurement system. The short turnaround time between posting and closing dates (six days) further emphasizes the focused and time-sensitive nature of this contract opportunity.