B--Sources Sought polar bear scent detection
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The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking information from qualified businesses with expertise in conducting polar bear maternal den detection surveys using trained scent detection dog teams. This request is part of a market research effort to identify capable contractors to perform these specialized environmental surveys under Arctic conditions. The services required include providing trained scent detection dogs and handlers, conducting field surveys, collecting and documenting environmental data, and producing a comprehensive final technical report detailing methodology, raw data, and metadata. The primary purpose of this announcement is to assist the government in acquisition planning and strategy development, with no obligation to award a contract. Interested contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet the technical and performance requirements outlined in the attached Statement of Work and indicate their business size status under the applicable NAICS code 541620 for Environmental Consulting Services. Responses must be submitted via email to the designated contact by June 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. The solicitation is managed by the Department of the Interior’s Office of Acquisition and Grants in Sacramento, California, and all costs incurred in responding will not be reimbursed. This sources sought notice is strictly informational and does not constitute a formal request for proposals or quotes.
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is conducting market research to identify qualified businesses capable of conducting polar bear maternal den detection surveys using trained scent detection dog teams, as described in the attached Statement of Work. This sources sought notice is not a request for quote or proposal, and the Government is not committed to awarding a purchase order or contract as a result of this announcement. Information received will be used solely for planning purposes to assist the Government in determining an appropriate acquisition strategy. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response to this notice.
NAICS Code: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
Size Standard: $19.0 Million (or current SBA size standard applicable at time of posting)
All responsible sources may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the technical and performance requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, including but not limited to:
providing trained scent detection dogs and qualified handlers
conducting field surveys in Arctic conditions
collecting, documenting, and delivering environmental survey data
producing a final technical report with methodology, raw data, and metadata
Please indicate in your response whether your business qualifies as a small or large business under the above NAICS size standard.
Responses to this announcement must be submitted via email only to Anthony_berry@ios.doi.gov and must be received in full no later than June 19th, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.