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66--NOVAC Scanner Systems
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The U.S. Geological Survey intends to award a purchase order to Chalmers University, Sweden for Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) scanner systems under FAR Part 12, which governs the acquisition of commercial products and services. This action is issued as a notice of intent to solicit from a single source, as Chalmers University is the only known provider capable of delivering scanners that meet the required technical specifications and ensure compatibility with existing NOVAC systems. The scanners include high-latitude DOAS units made of plastic, designed for disassembly into a scanner mounting component, motor mounting component, and protective hood, equipped with four custom bolts and two fiber optic ports to enable dual beam measurements. Each system incorporates a fused-silica tube heated by the stepper motor to prevent rime ice buildup, a metal pole holder for mounting on steel frames or masts, a six-meter motor cable with specialized connectors and a DB9 adapter for data acquisition integration, and cylindrical quartz windows that enhance scattered UV radiation collection for improved wind speed measurements. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334519 and is being managed by the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, located in Sacramento, California. All responses must be submitted electronically via email to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov no later than July 3, 2026, at 1500 PST; hardcopy or web portal submissions will not be accepted. Although the notice is not a formal solicitation, responsible parties may still submit quotations, and the government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed without competition based on any responses received. No solicitation document will be issued, and no contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, delivery schedules, or inspection protocols are included in this notice, as it serves only to fulfill public notice requirements under RFO FAR Subpart 5.101(a).
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$121,050NAICS
Place of Performance
CA, SWESet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Notice of Intent
This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order to Chalmers University, Sweden for Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) scanners.
Award will be made in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Chalmers University is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who can provide the equipment with the required technical specifications. It is important to integrate the same scanners to NOVAC systems to ensure compatibility.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR Subpart 5.101(a). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.
The NAICS code for this action is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.
Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than July 3, 2026 at 1500 PST.
Responses submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
The attached sole source justification has been redacted in accordance with RFO FAR 6.301.
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