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ID: 140G0326Q0113 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  85%
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Description

NOVAC Scanner Systems
Notice of Intent
This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intends to award a purchase order to Chalmers University, Sweden for Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) scanners.
Award will be made in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 entitled, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Chalmers University is, to the USGS' knowledge, the only source who can provide the equipment with the required technical specifications. It is important to integrate the same scanners to NOVAC systems to ensure compatibility.
The purpose of this notice is to satisfy the requirements of RFO FAR Subpart 5.101(a). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a quotation by the closing date of this announcement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.
The NAICS code for this action is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing.
Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov and must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than July 3, 2026 at 1500 PST.
Responses submitted by hardcopy or any web portal shall not be accepted or considered.
The attached sole source justification has been redacted in accordance with RFO FAR 6.301.
Background
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Volcano Science Center (VSC), intends to award a purchase order to Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden for the acquisition of Network for Observation of Volcanic and Atmospheric Change (NOVAC) scanners.

This procurement is essential for the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP) which supports volcano monitoring infrastructure. Chalmers University is recognized as the sole source capable of providing these specific scanners due to their unique technical specifications that ensure compatibility with existing NOVAC systems.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of thirty NOVAC Scanners, which are custom-built optical instruments designed for Scanning Differential Optical Absorption Spectroscopy (Scanning DOAS) systems.

These scanners will be integrated into the existing NOVAC network, which monitors volcanic gas emissions globally. The NOVAC Scanners consist of several components: optical scanners, mounting kits for masts, custom cables for wiring stepper motors, and spare cylindrical quartz windows.

The scanners operate by collecting scattered skylight and transmitting it through a fiber optic cable to a spectrometer that analyzes volcanic gas emissions from a safe distance.

Period of Performance
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Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be aware that Chalmers University is the only source available for these NOVAC Scanners due to their custom-built nature and compatibility requirements with existing instruments in the NOVAC network. No other manufacturers or models can fulfill this requirement.

Overview

Agency
USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants [DOI - USGS]
Response Deadline
July 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EDT Due in 9 Days
Posted
June 24, 2026, 9:49 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
PSC
6630 - Chemical Analysis Instruments
Place of Performance
Gothenburg SWE
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$180,000 - $450,000 (AI estimate)
On 6/24/26 USGS Office of Acquisitions and Grants issued Special Notice 140G0326Q0113 for NOVAC Scanner Systems due 7/3/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Deng, Yangzhi   Profile
Email
yangzhideng@usgs.gov
Phone
(916) 278-9326

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
None Yangzhi Deng Profile yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov None

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE > US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY > OFFICE OF ACQUISITON GRANTS
FPDS Organization Code
1434-00003
Source Organization Code
100179344
Last Updated
June 24, 2026
Last Updated By
fbms_acq@ios.doi.gov
Archive Date
July 4, 2026