Duties include:
1. Continue monitoring precipitation chemistry on a daily basis according to the methods
specified by the AIRMoN Central Analytical Laboratory in Champaign, Illinois. This
effort requires the following:
a. Maintenance of the AIRMoN station located at the University of Delaware of Marine
Science & Policy, in Lewes, DE, according to the NADP Site Selection and
Installation Manual found at (http://nadp.sws .uiuc.edu/lib/archive/siteinst-a .pdf).
2. Operation of the Lewes, DE AIRMoN station according to the AIRMoN-wet site
operator's manual found at (http://www .isws.illinois.edu/pubdoc/MP / ISWSMP-
184.pdf).
a. Routine (at least weekly) maintenance of Aerochem Metris precipitation
chemistry collector and manual & electronic precipitation gauges
b. Collection of all precipitation samp les on a daily basis, 365 days per year
c. Conductivity and pH analysis for all precip itation samples with greater than 50 ml volume
d. Packaging and shipping of samples according to NOAA AIRMoN protocols at least once per
week
In addition, operators shall be called upon to participate in AIRMoN program development efforts through telephone conference calls or formal meetings and to participate in special field studies and equipment testing programs.
The NAICS code for this requirement is 541990. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one known source. This sources sought is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by closing date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested firms shall include, in writing, the company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and business size; and a detailed capabilities statement. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on their ability and demonstrated past experience to meet the requirements described above. Interested persons should identify their interest and capabilities to respond to the requirement. Information must can be emailed to [email protected] or sent via fax at 757-664-3845. Vendor must provide a DUNS number (http://www.dnb.com/us/) and register with the Systems for Award Management website (http://www.sam.gov/) to further qualify for this contract.