Intent to Sole Source Picarro Inc.

The University of Montana – College of Science is seeking to award a sole‑source contract to Picarro Inc. for a high‑precision greenhouse‑gas (GHG) concentration analyzer (model G2401‑m) that can perform simultaneous in‑flight measurements of CO, CO₂, CH₄, and H₂O, including a 19‑inch monitor. The solicitation permits other vendors to challenge the sole‑source determination by demonstrating an equivalent solution; challenges must be submitted by the deadline on the Q&A board. If no valid challenge is received, the contract will be awarded to Picarro Inc. No monetary value is disclosed. • Required instrument: G2401‑m analyzer package (hardware, software, installation, training). • Technical specs: < 5 s response time, high precision (≤ 40 ppb CO, ≤ 250 ppb CO₂, ≤ 2 ppb CH₄), < 50 kg weight, ≤ 500 W power, field‑ready for aircraft use. • Challenge process: Submit a “REQUEST TO CHALLENGE” on the Q&A board by 2:00 PM MDT on 24 Sep 2026; otherwise the sole‑source award proceeds. • Contact: Michelle Wunder, Warranted Procurement Officer, [email protected].