A--Engineering Design and Scientific Services for Fisheries Facilities

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to negotiate a contract with The Conversation Fund, Freshwater Institute, for Engineering Design and Scientific Services related to fisheries facilities in the Northeast Region (Region 5). This contract will be established under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 6.302-3) without a formal solicitation, utilizing an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework. The contract structure includes a Base Year followed by four Option Years, allowing for flexible ordering of services as needed over a multi-year period. Interested firms are encouraged to submit written statements of their capabilities within fifteen days of the notice’s publication, despite no formal solicitation being issued. The contract is managed by FWS Headquarters under the Department of the Interior, based in Falls Church, Virginia. This procurement focuses on securing specialized engineering and scientific expertise to support the design, maintenance, and enhancement of fisheries infrastructure, ensuring effective resource management and operational efficiency in the Northeast Region.