Opportunity
Montana eMacs #UOM-ISS-2026-3350
Procurement of High-Precision GHG Analyzer for In-Flight Measurements (Picarro Inc. Sole Source Intent)
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 24, 2026
Identifier
UOM-ISS-2026-3350
NAICS
334516, 334519, 423490
The University of Montana-College of Science is seeking to procure a high-precision greenhouse gas (GHG) concentration analyzer for in-flight measurements. - Government Buyer: - University of Montana-College of Science (State of Montana) - OEMs and Vendors: - Picarro Inc. (sole source OEM) - Products Requested: - G2401-m High-Precision GHG Concentration Analyzer - Part number: G2401-m - Quantity: 1 - Measures CO, CO2, CH4, and H2O during flight operations - A0901 19" monitor - Part number: A0901 - Quantity: 1 - Included in analyzer package - Unique Requirements: - Analyzer must provide high-precision, multi-gas measurement capabilities suitable for in-flight use - Integration with a 19" monitor - University is accepting challenges from vendors who can provide equivalent solutions; if none are received, contract will be awarded to Picarro Inc. - Notable: Picarro Inc. is the only OEM mentioned; opportunity is open for equivalent solutions from other vendors.
Description
The University of Montana-College of Science intends to award a sole source contract to Picarro Inc. for a G2401-m High-Precision GHG Concentration Analyzer used for in-flight measurements of CO, CO2, CH4, and H2O, including an A0901 19" monitor. The University will accept challenges from vendors who believe they can provide an equivalent solution meeting all requirements. Challenges must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. local time on September 24, 2026. If no challenges are received, the University may proceed with awarding the contract to Picarro Inc.