SAM #12FPC326Q0038

USDA NRCS SCAN Network Maintenance and Sensor Replacement Solicitation

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Water and Climate Center (NWCC) is seeking maintenance services for its Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN), a nationwide network of over 200 stations collecting soil and climate data. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - National Water and Climate Center (NWCC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Campbell Scientific (manufacturer of dataloggers and soil moisture probes) - Other sensor OEMs referenced by part numbers: RV50X (cellular modem), HMP155 (air temperature/relative humidity sensor), Pyranometer, CR1000X/CR1000Xe (dataloggers), NEMA Enclosure/Solar Regulator, HSA TB4 (precipitation gage), Wind Sensor, Solar Radiation Sensor, Internal RH Sensor - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance and calibration services for 124 SCAN sites nationwide - Replacement and installation of sensors and equipment including: - RV50X cellular modems (124 units) - HMP155 air temperature/relative humidity sensors (124 units) - Pyranometer sensors (124 units) - Soil moisture and temperature sensors at multiple depths (124 units) - CR1000X/CR1000Xe dataloggers (124 units) - NEMA enclosures and solar panel regulators (124 units) - HSA TB4 tipping bucket precipitation gages (124 units) - Wind speed and direction sensors (124 units) - Solar radiation sensors (124 units) - Internal relative humidity sensors (124 units) - Comprehensive site maintenance including vegetation management, tower and shelter repairs, equipment cleaning, and data logger programming - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide qualified field technicians with at least 10 years of experience in electronic equipment maintenance - Experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers and soil moisture probes is specifically required - Maintenance includes climbing ladders, excavating holes, installing sensors, and repairing electronic equipment - All replaced equipment must be returned for calibration or refurbishment - Work is scheduled at 124 sites across multiple states, with detailed monthly scheduling and annual maintenance cycles - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 811210 - Firm fixed price contract

Description

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to provide 2027 Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) maintenance services for the NRCS-National Water and Climate Center (NWCC) as described below and in accordance with the work statement attached to and hereby made a part of this solicitation.

The Soil Climate Analysis Network (SCAN) began as a soil moisture/soil temperature pilot project of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in 1991 to provide data in support of natural resource assessments and conservation activities. SCAN operates a comprehensive, nationwide soil moisture and climate information network, focused on agricultural areas, with over 200 stations providing data in near real-time.

SCAN stations collect hourly information on soil moisture content and soil temperature at standard depths (2, 4, 8, 20, and 40 inches), air temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation, wind speed/direction, and liquid precipitation.

Please see RFQ documents below for complete details.

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