# Notice of Intent to Sole Source, 3D sonic anemometer Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12905b25s1153516 - Solicitation number: 12905B25S1153516 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was August 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Agricultural Research Service - Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA) - NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing - Product or service code: 6640 Laboratory Equipment and Supplies - Place of performance: Reno, Nevada - County: Washoe County (FIPS 32031). https://abierto.us/counties/washoe-county-nv-32031 - City: Reno. https://abierto.us/cities/reno-nv-3260600 - First posted: August 6, 2025 - Last posted: August 6, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c85f2b29ffea4d5ebc5b7b79ff88fa01/view ## Description **CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES Type of Notice:** **Special Notice Title:** Notice of Intent for 3D sonic anemometer Description: We require specialized sensors to collect long-term meteorological, phenological and ecological data for correlation in eddy covariance flux computation. This request is to complete a cohort of 3 eddy covariance (EC) towers that include: 3D sonic anemometer and the associated accessories for the 3 EC towers. The instruments are to be used for research projects which are crucial for objectives outlined in the 5-year CRIS project plan NP 215--Grass, Forage and Rangeland Agroecosytems Sub-objective 2.A : Quantify community phenology and carbon dioxide and water fluxes of meadows with different grazing regimes and Milestones in Objective 2: Evaluate the effectiveness of fuel treatments, rehabilitation, and other management strategies on plant community development and ecosystem function. We are requesting this CSAT3B from Campbell Scientific so that the 3rd tower instrumentation is identical to the other two towers in order for the data to be comparable THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUOTATIONS. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This procurement will be processed pursuant to FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. No solicitation will be issued. Potential sources who believe they can provide the services listed are invited to submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact. Information received will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Responses are to be received within seven (7) calendar days of this notice. No telephone calls are being accepted. The United States Department Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area, intends to award on a single source basis. Purchase order type will be a Firm Fixed Price awarded to Campbell Scientific. This is for 3D sonic anemometer . NAICS Code is 334516. Delivery is estimated to be 60 days after award Award is in accordance FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). ## Publications - August 6, 2025: Special notice, due August 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice c85f2b29ffea4d5ebc5b7b79ff88fa01. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c85f2b29ffea4d5ebc5b7b79ff88fa01/view ## Points of contact - Brian Fien, brian.fien@usda.gov, 5109552760 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12905b25s1153516.