Invasive Species Inspection and Compliance Services

The contract seeks a small business to provide independent inspection services for invasive species on cargo, focusing on the detection of plant debris, insects, soil, frogs, and specifically the presence of little fire ants using peanut butter-baited chopsticks as a testing method. The work involves rigorous on-site evaluation to ensure compliance with biosecurity standards and prevent the introduction of harmful non-native organisms. All inspections must meet specified protocols to guarantee accuracy and consistency in identifying potential threats to native ecosystems. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program with a NAICS code of 541620, indicating it is for scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 18, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. The contracting office is under the Department of the Interior, specifically the Pwr Hono MABO(82000) agency, and performance is expected to occur at locations designated by the agency, though exact geographic details are not provided. The subcontract nature implies that the selected vendor will operate under the direction of a prime contractor or as part of a broader federal compliance initiative.