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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of performing vegetation monitoring services on approximately 35 acres within the Sally Bull Hollow Unit of the Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge in Adair County, Oklahoma, near Bell. This effort supports a broader habitat restoration initiative that includes thinning, prescribed fire, invasive species removal, and native plant establishment, and requires baseline ecological data to be collected prior to implementation. The contractor will be expected to implement six standardized vegetation monitoring protocols outlined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Geological Survey under the Oak Savanna Monitoring Standard Operating Procedures, conducting two seasonal surveys during the 2026 growing season—preferably in July and October—with comprehensive data collection on tree metrics, shrub and vine abundance, herbaceous species presence, soil moisture conditions, and invasive species occurrence. Data must be accurately recorded using approved methods and submitted in a final report that includes methods, results, analysis, and supporting visual and tabular data. Interested parties must submit a capability statement no longer than five pages via email only to Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov by May 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, with the exact subject line specified. Submissions must include company information such as name, address, UEI, and business size status; documentation of relevant ecological monitoring experience within the last three to five years; demonstrated botanical expertise in eastern Oklahoma flora, including the ability to identify both native and invasive plant species; and qualifications of key personnel involved in the work. Contractors must prove familiarity with the six referenced SOPs and be capable of working independently in remote field conditions. No cost estimates or pricing information is requested, as this notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation to award a contract. All submission-related expenses are the sole responsibility of the respondent. The period of performance, if a contract were awarded, would be from June 1 to December 31, 2026, with place of performance fixed at the project site in Oklahoma. No security clearances, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are specified, and the NAICS code for this effort is 541620 with a size standard of $19 million.
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Ozark Plateau NWR, OK, 74960, USASet-Aside
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Vegetation Monitoring Services - Ozark Plateau NWR (Sally Bull Hollow Unit)
Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management, Servicing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
NAICS: 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services | Size Standard: $19.0 (Million).
Period of Performance: June 1 - December 31, 2026
Place of Performance: Location: Sally Bull Hollow Unit, Ozark Plateau NWR, Adair County, Oklahoma (near Bell, OK 74960)
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This notice is issued solely for market research purposes.
1. Introduction: This is a Sources Sought Notice issued for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a request for proposals, quotes, or bids. The Government is seeking to identify all entities capable of performing vegetation monitoring services in support of a habitat restoration project.
2. Requirement Overview: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking qualified contractors to conduct baseline vegetation monitoring on approximately 35 acres within the Sally Bull Hollow Unit of Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), located in Adair County, Oklahoma. The purpose of this effort is to document existing vegetation and habitat conditions prior to implementation of restoration activities, including thinning, prescribed fire, invasive species removal, and native plant establishment.
3. Scope of Work
The contractor shall:
- Implement six vegetation monitoring protocols (SOPs) outlined in the Oak Savanna Monitoring Standard Operating Procedures for Field Testers (USFWS, USFS, USGS)
- Conduct the six different monitoring protocols during the 2026 growing season:
- Summer survey (preferred: July 2026)
- Fall survey (preferred: October 2026)
- Collect, analyze, and document vegetation data
- Submit a final report including:
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Supporting data (tables, graphs, etc.)
4. Minimum Contractor Qualifications
Interested vendors must demonstrate:
- Botanical expertise in eastern Oklahoma flora
- Ability to identify native and invasive plant species in eastern Oklahoma
- Experience implementing standardized ecological monitoring protocols
- Familiarity with or ability to execute the six SOPs referenced above (see Attachment A)
- Ability to work independently in remote field conditions
5. Submission Requirements: Interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement (no more than 5 pages) that includes:
- Company Information
- Name, address, UEI, business size status (e.g., Small Business, WOSB, HUBZone, etc.)
- Relevant Experience
- Description of similar vegetation monitoring or ecological survey projects (last 3¿5 years)
- Technical Capability
- Demonstrated expertise with vegetation monitoring and plant identification, specifically eastern Oklahoma flora (native and nonnative)
- Experience with similar SOP-based monitoring frameworks
- Staff Qualifications
- Key personnel and relevant expertise
6. Submission Instructions
Submission Instructions
Responses are due by May 6, 2026 at 1PM Central Time. Capability statements must be submitted by e-mail ONLY as an Adobe PDF attachment to: Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov.
Include the subject line:
"Sources Sought - Vegetation Monitoring, Ozark Plateau NWR"
If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
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