F--HI-PACIFIC ISL FWO-KWAJ CORAL ID SERVICES

The contract titled F--HI-PACIFIC ISL FWO-KWAJ CORAL ID SERVICES is a firm-fixed-price indefinite-quantity contract under NAICS code 541620, issued by the Department of the Interior’s Sat Team 1 FWS, with the contracting office located in Falls Church, Virginia. The primary scope of work involves providing Marine Natural Resource Support Services centered on coral identification and related marine ecological assessments at Kwajalein Atoll in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The work requires comprehensive technical support including benthic habitat mapping, database management, species identification of RMI flora and fauna—particularly corals—invasive species, and Endangered Species Act-listed organisms, supported by SCUBA diving and snorkeling operations using industry-standard methods. All personnel must be direct employees of the contractor with no delegation to subcontractors, and key roles require documented scientific diving training from an AAUS-accredited institution. The base performance period is 16 months, beginning June 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month extensions subject to funding availability, and a ceiling of six months for potential administrative extensions. Proposals are due June 11, 2026, and the award will be made based on a best-value determination weighing technical capability and past performance alongside price, with a clear emphasis on mission-critical performance thresholds. Contractors must comply with stringent federal, Department of the Interior, and USFWS policies regarding information technology, security protocols, and environmental reporting. All personnel must undergo Department of Defense background checks, maintain a clean criminal record throughout the contract term, and secure necessary DBIDS access credentials for military facilities. All government property and data must be safeguarded, with lock combinations managed and updated through the contractor’s quality control program. Invoicing requires electronic submission through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with monthly invoices detailing days worked by each employee and a vendor-created PDF invoice attached. Offerors must complete current representations and certifications in SAM, including compliance with FAR clauses on commercial items, ownership, child labor exemptions, royalty information, and telecommunications equipment restrictions under FAR 52.204-24. Quality assurance is governed by a formal Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) that defines surveillance frequency, performance standards, and minimum defect thresholds, while the contractor is responsible for implementing quality control procedures to prevent defects and ensure consistent delivery of all deliverables—including monthly time sheets,