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Submission Closed06/19/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Geological Survey is conducting market research under a sources sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of deploying trained scent detection dog teams to locate polar bear maternal dens along the Beaufort Sea coast in Alaska, specifically at the Oliktok Long Range Radar Station and surrounding areas including Foggy and Howe Islands. The effort supports Secretarial Order 3422 and Executive Order 14153 and involves conducting field surveys during December and January under extreme Arctic conditions, using available polar bear hair and scat samples to train detection dogs to identify denning bears at a distance that ensures no disturbance. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to provide qualified handler-dog teams, collect and document environmental survey data, and deliver a comprehensive final technical report containing methodology, raw data, and metadata by June 1, 2027. The work is expected to occur between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027, with data to be transmitted electronically to the USGS-ASC. This initiative is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. All responses must be submitted as capability statements via email to [email hidden] no later than June 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time. Respondents are required to indicate whether their business qualifies as small or large under the NAICS code 541620, which carries a size standard of $19.0 million. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing a response. Contractors must have adequate facilities for training dogs, either in Oregon or Alaska, and the USGS retains future publishing rights to all data produced, with joint decisions on future data use and professional attribution required between the contractor and USGS/ASC personnel. No government furnished property, security clearances, or personnel clearances are needed, and no contract clauses or evaluation factors are yet defined.

General Info

Seeking contractors for polar bear den surveys using trained scent detection dogs; response deadline June 19, 2026.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

NAICS

541620 - Environmental Consulting Services

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Sources Sought for Polar Bear Maternal Den Detection Surveys

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PostedJun 10

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 19

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Submission Closed

06/19/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

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Berry Anthony

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Sources Sought
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 contact@example.gov and must be received in full no later than June 19th, 2026, at 8:00 AM Pacific Time.