Notice of Intent to Sole Source Portable Water Tender - 144072550

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Portable Water Sampler

Deadline: 06 Jul 2026

Posting Date: 26 Jun 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 144072550

Document Ref. No.: 1171762

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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This is a Notice of Intent to Sole source. Requests for a solicitation will receive no response
This Proposed Contract Action is published to notify potential sources that the USDA Forest Service, The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement Operations, is intending to award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price contract to Hach Company, for the procurement of a AS950 Portable Standard Sampler and accessories.
PSC: 6680
NAICS: 334513
Size Standard: 750 employees
Project Location: This project is located at Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 12.102 (a). For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit form one source after making a determination that only one source is available.
The AS950 portable water sampler is essential to a long-term s watershed study to continuously monitor streamflow and collect storm-based water samples. It ensures precise data collection that will allow for the assessment of changes in streamflow and water quality after the trees are removed. Data from the sampler will be used to quantify variations in water quality constituents (nitrate, phosphorus, sediment, etc.). The automated sampling capabilities of the sampler ensure a systematic collection process that will provide accurate data on how the watershed responds to varying environmental factors following the conversion from a mixed-pine hardwood stand to a silvopasture.
The AS950 Portable Standard Sampler is the only automated water sampler that meets all the requirements while allowing for sensor additions and adaptions.
The AS950 in being utilized in other watershed studies; thus, its standardized usage ensures consistency in data collection methodologies. This uniformity improves the reliability and robustness of our findings when comparing data across watersheds.
The anticipated award date is July 15, 2026. Interested parties may identify their interes...
Notice ID: 1171762

Department/Ind. Agency: agriculture, department of

Sub-tier: forest service

Office: usda-fs, csa east 8

Product Service Code: 6680 - liquid and gas flow, liquid level, and mechanical motion measuring instruments

NAICS Code: 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

Inactive Dates: jul 21, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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