HI-PCFC ISLNDS FWO-NATRL RSRCS SUPP SVCS
ID: 140FS125Q0044Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 1Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42e870e5950a497886048f245e157ea5/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Marine Natural Resource Support Services for the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office, specifically for projects at Wake Atoll. Contractors must possess valid U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s licenses, have prior experience with vessel operations and SCUBA, and be residents of Hawaii, as the services will include operating vessels for scientific diving, conducting inspections for SCUBA tanks, and managing logistics for field operations. This procurement emphasizes environmental conservation and compliance, with a contract performance period from April 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026, and a potential one-year extension. Proposals will be evaluated based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, and interested parties can contact Oscar Orozco at oscar_orozco@fws.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Orozco, Oscar
    (000) 000-0000
    oscar_orozco@fws.gov
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    The government document presents a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Marine Natural Resource Support Services from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office. The contract is set aside for small businesses and targets services associated with natural resource assessments and management for projects at Wake Atoll, with a performance period from April 1, 2025, to April 1, 2026, including a potential one-year extension. Key requirements for contractors include having valid U.S. Coast Guard Captain’s licenses, prior experience with vessel operations and SCUBA, and being a resident of Hawaii. The services entail operating vessels for scientific diving, conducting visual inspections for SCUBA tanks, and managing logistics for field operations. The selection process will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) format, where the award will favor cost-effective proposals meeting technical standards. The goals emphasize accountability, quality control, and cooperation with government personnel for environmental compliance efforts. This RFQ showcases the government's commitment to environmental conservation while adhering to acquisition regulations for small businesses, demonstrating a structured approach for engaging professional services in marine resource management.
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