AQD Zoo Monitor

The District of Columbia’s Energy and Environment (DOEE) Air Quality Division is seeking to procure a microAeth MA350 Black Carbon 5-wavelength monitor from AethLabs for installation at the National Zoo EPA-VG air monitoring station. This device will enable high-precision, real-time measurement of black carbon concentrations across five distinct wavelengths, enhancing the city's capacity to track and analyze local air pollution sources with greater accuracy. The contract includes all necessary accessories and supporting equipment required for proper deployment, calibration, and sustained operation of the monitor in a fixed outdoor environment at the zoo site. This procurement is part of DOEE’s broader efforts to expand and modernize its air quality monitoring network, ensuring compliance with federal standards and supporting public health initiatives through reliable data collection. Although the solicitation is currently listed as a forecast with no solicitation number or set-aside details, the anticipated timing suggests planning for future award and installation, likely before the end of 2026. The monitor will contribute critical data to regional air quality assessments and help inform policy decisions aimed at reducing harmful particulate emissions in the District.