B--MRG RGSM SPAWNING AND EGG MONITORING

The contract titled "B--MRG RGSM SPAWNING AND EGG MONITORING" is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541620, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Upper Colorado Regional Office. It seeks to engage a contractor to perform reproductive and egg monitoring services for the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM) in the Middle Rio Grande. The contract addresses environmental concerns impacting the RGSM population, with the main objectives including monitoring spawning activities, collecting egg data, and potentially monitoring canals related to the species' habitat. This opportunity, posted on May 12, 2026, is structured as a presolicitation with an anticipated contract duration of five years, encompassing a base year plus four option years. Interested small business entities must submit capability statements by March 23, 2026, demonstrating relevant experience, qualifications of key personnel, and available resources. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility. The contract is administered through the Bureau of Reclamation’s Upper Colorado Regional Office, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with Mary Maestas serving as the primary point of contact.