Morgantown Field Office (MFO) Insect Taxonomy Support

This federal contract amendment (SF-30) modifies solicitation 1240BE26Q0101, issued by the USDA Forest Service (USDA-FS CSA Northwest 3) located in Portland, Oregon. Amendment 0001 makes two primary updates: it revises the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and extends the offer due date to September 17, 2026, at 17:00 Eastern Standard Time. Additionally, the amendment establishes the contract's period of performance from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Contractors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified deadline to avoid rejection of their offers.

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ), solicitation number 1240BE26Q0101, is issued by the USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station. The procurement seeks professional insect taxonomy and screening services to support the Morgantown Field Office (MFO) in West Virginia. The designated contractor will sort and identify trap samples, focusing on wood-boring beetles, wood wasps, and pollinators collected primarily within the Washington, D.C., and mid-Atlantic regions. Key technical requirements include screening raw insect samples, identifying targeted pests to the species level, preparing and curating voucher specimens to professional standards, and maintaining a secure, real-time database with automated email alerts for detected target taxa. The contractor is also responsible for delivering updated spreadsheets and biweekly summary reports to the MFO. The procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 115310. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price contract featuring a one-year base period (beginning October 1, 2026) and four subsequent one-year option periods. Quotes will be evaluated based on relevant past performance history, technical approach (including staffing and qualifications), and price. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Jared Machgan by August 31, 2026.