The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a contractor to operate the GA99 site as part of the National Trends Network, focusing on the collection of water quality samples in Tift County, Georgia. The contractor will be responsible for collecting weekly precipitation samples, performing laboratory measurements, and shipping samples to the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, adhering to specific protocols outlined in the NTN Site Operations Manual. This procurement is critical for monitoring environmental trends and ensuring data integrity, with a contract period of one year plus four option years, and a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by December 16, 2025, and can contact Susan Ruggles at sruggles@usgs.gov for further information.

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This government file outlines the requirements for operating a precipitation collection station as part of the USGS National Trends Network (NTN) in Chula, Georgia. The primary objective is to collect weekly precipitation samples, perform laboratory measurements, complete reporting forms, and ship samples to the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) via FedEx. The project requires operators to follow specific protocols detailed in the NTN Site Operations Manual and a new plastic bag sampling protocol established in 2021. The WSLH is responsible for site specifications, maintenance, data checking, and providing replacement parts and training. The station, designated GA99, is located in Tift County, Georgia, on USDA Agricultural Research Service land. The performance period is one year with four option years, and the government will furnish key equipment, including a precipitation collector and rain gauges. Operators must have a technical background, and all data and reports are publicly owned. Providers must have an Entity number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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This government Request for Proposal (RFP) (Solicitation Number 140G0126Q0004) is issued by the USGS OAG Reston Acquisition Branch for National Trends Network (NTN) site visits and precipitation sample collection, along with equipment maintenance at site GA99 in Tift County, Chula, GA. The contract is a Firm, Fixed-Price type, including a base year and four option years for services. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 541990 and a size standard of $19.5 million. Offers are due by December 16, 2025, at 1700 ES. Key clauses include requirements for System for Award Management (SAM) registration, electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and various FAR clauses related to commercial products and services, labor standards, and combating trafficking in persons. The document also details instructions for offerors, including submission requirements and evaluation criteria.

The U.S. Geological Survey, Hydrologic Network Branch, seeks a contractor to collect water quality samples at the designated site GA99 in the National Atmospheric Deposition Program-National Trends Network is located in Tift County in Chula, Georgia, latitude: 31.5217, longitude: -83.5482 on land owned by the USDA Agricultural Research Service. Ingress is limited to Univ. of Georgia employees or persons who are granted entry permission by Univ. of Georgia. The contractor will send the samples and provide gage data to the USGS Upper Midwest Water Science Center for processing and shipment to the USGS National Water Quality Laboratory. Refer to attached Work Statement for further details. The period of performance is one year plus four option years as specified.  
  
Quotes shall provide pricing for each contract period, and technical capabilities to perform the work. This will be a firm fixed-price contract with option periods. The basis of award is lowest price technically acceptable (see E.8. Evaluation). Quote submissions are due on or before 12/16/2025.   
   
The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 541990 and size standard is $19.5 million. Vendors must be registered at https://www.sam.gov/ to be awarded the contract.  
   
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the government. All correspondence and quotes MUST be emailed to sruggles@usgs.gov.  

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