R--CA50 - USGS Precipitation Sample Collection at NADP

The contract pertains to the operation of the NADP/NTN wet atmospheric monitoring station designated as site CA50, aimed at collecting and processing precipitation samples under the United States Geological Survey’s involvement in the National Atmospheric Deposition Program. The work requires weekly site visits to collect, process, and ship precipitation samples, along with gathering and transmitting associated data such as precipitation gage records, performing routine instrument checks, maintenance, and necessary repairs. The contractor must coordinate directly with key personnel at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene for site specifications, maintenance, performance evaluation, data validation, replacement part procurement, and operational guidance. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed-Price sole-source award to Mr. Dan Sayler, with a 12-month base period and four additional 12-month option periods, making the total potential duration five years. The procuring agency is the Office of Acquisition Grants-National within the Department of the Interior, with Brian Baker listed as the Contracting Officer and primary point of contact. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 20, 2026, and proposals must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact. No pricing details, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, or specific invoicing instructions are provided in the documentation, and the place of performance is tied to the physical location of site CA50, though its geographic coordinates are unspecified. The NAICS code 541990 indicates this is an other scientific and technical services contract, and no set-aside status, representations, or certifications are required or outlined for the offeror.