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66--Scanning DOAS
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The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of supplying components for Scanning Differential Optical Absorption Spectrometer (Scanning DOAS) instruments, which are essential for the Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) program. These instruments are primarily designed to detect sulfur dioxide in volcanic gas plumes, supporting volcanic and atmospheric monitoring efforts. This announcement is a sources sought notice and does not represent a solicitation for quotes or proposals, nor does it commit the government to any contract award. The purpose is to gather information to aid in determining an acquisition strategy, with no reimbursement for response-related expenses. Interested vendors must submit a product data sheet demonstrating their ability to meet the specified technical requirements by electronic mail to yangzhideng@usgs.gov no later than May 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST. Submissions sent by hardcopy or other means will not be accepted. The relevant NAICS code for this requirement is 334519, which covers other measuring and controlling device manufacturing, and the Product Service Code is 6630 for chemical analysis instruments. The contracting office is located in Sacramento, California, within the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition Grants. The point of contact for this effort is Yangzhi Deng, reachable by email or phone for any inquiries.
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The US Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to determine the availability of qualified businesses capable of providing components of Scanning Differential Optical Absorption Spectrometer (Scanning DOAS) instruments as described in the attached Technical Specifications. These instruments are part of the Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) network, which primarily targets sulfur dioxide in volcanic gas plumes.
This sources sought announcement is not a request for quote or proposal and the Government is not committed to award of a purchase order or contract pursuant to this announcement. The information resulting from this market research is simply for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining its acquisition strategy. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of information for responding to this notice.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and associated size standard 600 apply to this announcement, along with Product Service Code: 6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments.
All responsible sources may submit a product data sheet detailing the ability to meet the Technical Specifications included with this announcement.
Responses to this announcement shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhideng@usgs.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than 05/12/2026 at 1500 PST. Proposals submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.