R--INYO CAL TOWHEE 2025/26 SPRING SURVEYS
ID: 140L1225Q0012Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTCALIFORNIA STATE OFFICESACRAMENTO, CA, 95825, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/70ab45be6346433d86bd81d80a0574ce/view
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is planning to award a sole-source contract for the Inyo California Towhee 2025/26 Spring Surveys, aimed at supporting the management of this federally listed endangered species on BLM lands. The contract will facilitate a targeted survey to gather critical data that informs conservation strategies and aligns with compliance requirements under the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Sikes Act. This procurement is essential for ensuring continuity and consistency in data collection, as the selected contractor has a long-standing partnership with BLM and extensive experience in conducting similar surveys. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and capabilities in writing to Laurie Ehlinger at lehlinger@blm.gov by April 23, 2025, at 09:00 AM PST, as no solicitation package will be available for this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ehlinger, Laurie
    (608) 377-3532
    lehlinger@blm.gov
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    A16__JOFOC_post_Redacted_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking approval for a sole-source contract for a survey of the federally listed Inyo California towhee on its lands for the 2025/2026 period, as part of compliance with the Endangered Species Act and related policies. The Ridgecrest Field Office emphasizes the need for a targeted survey to support management efforts of this endangered species, aiming to gather data that will inform conservation strategies and potentially aid in its delisting. The rationale behind limiting competition stems from a historical partnership with the identified contractor, who has 17 years of experience conducting extensive bird surveys for the BLM and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Utilizing this contractor ensures the consistency and compatibility of data collection with previously gathered information, critical for analyzing population trends. The use of an alternative vendor would increase costs significantly and disrupt the continuity of data, thus justifying the decision to proceed with a sole-source contractor under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Overall, the project aligns with the strategic objectives of the BLM to protect and manage endangered species effectively.
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