Sole Source Justification and Approval (J&A) - UMRB (NDSU)
ID: W9128F20D0066Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

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Administration of Conservation Programs (924120)

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METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6660)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7d0dc8f7556541f2b67186a3263e0cc8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), is seeking to award a sole source contract to North Dakota State University (NDSU) for the establishment of a monitoring network focused on soil moisture and snowpack across the Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB). This initiative, mandated by Congress following the 2011 floods, aims to enhance weather forecasting and water management through the deployment of specialized monitoring stations, leveraging NDSU's unique capabilities and existing infrastructure. The contract is critical for improving river forecasts, drought monitoring, and resource management, ensuring consistent and reliable data for federal and state programs. Interested parties can reach out to Mika N. Mahyenga at mika.n.mahyenga@usace.army.mil or 402-293-6011 for further information.

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    REDACTED A.02. JA FAR Part 6_UMRB Capacity Increase_NDSU_Redacted.pdf
    The document is a Justification Review for a Sole Source Contract related to the Upper Missouri River Basin (UMRB) Plains Snowpack and Soil Moisture Monitoring Network, managed by North Dakota State University (NDSU). Authorized under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, the justification highlights that only NDSU possesses the specialized capabilities required for this initiative, which aims to establish monitoring stations for soil moisture and snowpack across the UMRB area to aid in weather forecasting and water management. The initiative stems from a congressional mandate post-2011 flood, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has been designated as the lead agency. The document emphasizes that NDSU's existing infrastructure and expertise facilitate efficient data acquisition and service continuity, making them the only viable contractor. Efforts to seek competitive bids showed a lack of capable sources and potential delays in critical data collection. The ultimate goal is to improve river forecasts, drought monitoring, and resource management by enhancing the monitoring network through a single-award task order contract with NDSU, thus ensuring consistent and reliable data for various federal and state programs.
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