Contract · Federal · No Set aside used

Sole source Sacramental Peak Observatory electrical power services

Agency: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION / NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Location: Sunspot, NM
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Jul 22, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
PSC code: S112 - Utilities and Housekeeping Services (general category)

Timeline

Posted

Jul 22, 2026
Status

Closing soon

What this contract is for

Agency: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION / NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Location: Sunspot, NM
Set-aside: No Set aside used
Scope: Federal

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is conducting market research pursuant to FAR Part 10 and FAR Part 41 to determine whether any sources other than Otero County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Otero Electric) are capable of providing electrical utility services to the Sacramento Peak Observatory (Sac Peak) located in Sunspot, New Mexico.

NSF intends to award a sole-source contract to Otero Electric for the continued provision of electrical utility services for Sac Peak.

Based on market research conducted to date, Otero Electric is the only known provider capable of furnishing electrical utility services through the existing electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure serving the site.

Sac Peak is a federally owned scientific research facility consisting of laboratories, administrative buildings, utility systems, access roads, and specialized scientific infrastructure, including the Dunn Solar Telescope and associated support equipment.

NSF is responsible for the continued maintenance, and protection of Government-owned property and infrastructure located at the site.

Continued electrical utility services are required to support all site maintenance operations, including facility maintenance, communications systems, security and surveillance equipment, information technology systems, environmental controls, water and wastewater systems, and other critical infrastructure.

Uninterrupted electrical power is necessary to ensure the continued operation, protection, and stewardship of Government-owned property and facilities located at Sac Peak.

This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations or proposals.

All responsible sources interested in responding to this notice may submit a capability statement that shall be consider...

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