This Sources Sought opportunity from National Science Foundation was posted on July 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Sole source Sacramental Peak Observatory electrical power services
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The National Science Foundation is conducting market research to confirm whether any sources beyond Otero County Electric Cooperative, Inc. can provide uninterrupted electrical utility services to the Sacramento Peak Observatory in Sunspot, New Mexico, a federally owned research facility housing critical scientific infrastructure including the Dunn Solar Telescope. Current assessments indicate Otero Electric is the only known provider capable of supplying power through the existing transmission and distribution infrastructure serving the site, and the NSF intends to proceed with a sole-source award to them if no viable alternatives are identified. Continued electrical service is essential to sustain all site operations, including facility maintenance, communications, security, information technology, environmental controls, water and wastewater systems, and the protection of government property. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by July 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, demonstrating their ability to deliver electrical services using the current infrastructure without significant cost duplication or delays. Submissions must include evidence of responsibility under FAR Part 9, technical proof of capability, past performance in remote locations, and socioeconomic status information such as 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, or HUBZone designation. Responses that merely request information or lack clear, unambiguous evidence of capability will not be accepted, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing submissions. This is solely a market research notice and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals; the award decision will be based on the findings from this process.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
Sunspot, NM, 88349, USASet-Aside
Documents
(0)AI Contract Breakdown
Uniform Contract FormatNo contract breakdown available.
Cannot generate Contract Breakdown because no documents were found from this contract's source.
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting market research pursuant to FAR Part 10 and FAR Part 41 to determine whether any sources other than Otero County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Otero Electric) are capable of providing electrical utility services to the Sacramento Peak Observatory (Sac Peak) located in Sunspot, New Mexico.
NSF intends to award a sole-source contract to Otero Electric for the continued provision of electrical utility services for Sac Peak. Based on market research conducted to date, Otero Electric is the only known provider capable of furnishing electrical utility services through the existing electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure serving the site.
Sac Peak is a federally owned scientific research facility consisting of laboratories, administrative buildings, utility systems, access roads, and specialized scientific infrastructure, including the Dunn Solar Telescope and associated support equipment. NSF is responsible for the continued maintenance, and protection of Government-owned property and infrastructure located at the site.
Continued electrical utility services are required to support all site maintenance operations, including facility maintenance, communications systems, security and surveillance equipment, information technology systems, environmental controls, water and wastewater systems, and other critical infrastructure. Uninterrupted electrical power is necessary to ensure the continued operation, protection, and stewardship of Government-owned property and facilities located at Sac Peak.
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals. All responsible sources interested in responding to this notice may submit a capability statement that shall be considered by the Government. Any capability statement shall include the following information:
- Information demonstrating responsibility in accordance with FAR Part 9;
- Technical evidence demonstrating the capability to provide uninterrupted electrical utility services to the Sac Peak through the existing electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure serving the site;
- Past performance information on similar electrical utility service requirements in remote location; and
- The contractor's socioeconomic status (8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, HUBZone, etc.).
The capability statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence demonstrating the ability to provide electrical utility services to the Sac Peak through the existing infrastrcture without substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delays.
A request for documentation, or submissions that only ask questions, will not be considered an affirmative response to this notice. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this notice nor will it reimburse any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response.
Capability statements are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Time on July 30, 2026. It is the responsibility of the respondent to confirm receipt by the Government prior to the deadline.
Find Active Opportunities Like This
Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open
Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown
AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance
Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement
Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award
Join 650+ contractors already using CLEATUS