Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Portable Water Sampler

The USDA Forest Service is intending to award a sole source contract to Hach Company for the procurement of an AS950 Portable Standard Sampler and accessories. The sampler is essential for a long-term watershed study to continuously monitor streamflow and collect storm-based water samples. It ensures precise data collection that will allow for the assessment of changes in streamflow and water quality after the trees are removed. * The AS950 Portable Standard Sampler is the only automated water sampler that meets all the requirements while allowing for sensor additions and adaptions. * The sampler will be used to quantify variations in water quality constituents. * The automated sampling capabilities of the sampler ensure a systematic collection process that will provide accurate data on how the watershed responds to varying environmental factors. * The project is located at Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.