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In accordance with FAR 13.106-1, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), on behalf of Water Mission Area, Observing Systems Division, Hydrologic Networks Branch intends to make a non-competitive, ... In accordance with FAR 13.106-1, the United States Geological Survey (USGS), on behalf of Water Mission Area, Observing Systems Division, Hydrologic Networks Branch intends to make a non-competitive, sole source award to Kevin Horner, for a base period and four option periods. Mr. Kevin Horner provides a continued need for atmospheric deposition and water-quality sampling station operation services for a cooperatively supported station between the USGS and the site owner and operator in support of the interagency National Atmospheric Deposition Program, National Trends Network (NADP-NTN) and USGS Hydrologic Benchmark Network (HBN). Pennsylvania State University is the owner of the land at the designated site, and Kevin Horner is the only known source qualified to collect the required data in the site area of Renova, Pennsylvania. Due to his ongoing professional relationship with the operating organization, Pennsylvania State University, Mr. Horner has authority to enter and work in analytical and sample processing laboratory located at the operating organization. The operating organization will not allow a third-party vendor to operate this site or have access to their private land, site or equipment. This is not a request for a competitive quote. No solicitation document is available, and the Government does not intend to pay for any information received resulting from this notice. All responsible sources that have determined that they can provide the same services may submit information and a capabilities statement that speaks to the service the USGS is seeking in this proposed acquisition. All questions and submissions in response to this notice must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Alexis Pierre-Louis, aepierre-louis@usgs.gov, by 9:00 AM Eastern Time on February 5, 2021, 9:00 AM Eastern Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any Government evaluation of the information received. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 541380. The size standard is $15 million dollars. The anticipated contract will be firm fixed price.