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140G0326Q0102Federal

Submission Closed06/01/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 140G0326Q0102 issued by the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior for logistical support services to conduct walrus surveys in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and falls under NAICS code 481219 for Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation, with an estimated value of $16.5 million. The period of performance is estimated to run from June 4, 2026, to June 28, 2026, during which the contractor may be required to perform up to three reconnaissance flights, with payment made only for flights actually completed and no minimum quantity guaranteed. Operations will follow the marginal ice zone within 250 nautical miles of shore, with performance based out of Nome, Kotzebue, or Utqiagvik, Alaska. Deliverables include verbal communication of walrus aggregation locations and estimated counts via satellite phone during or immediately after each survey, followed by electronic data submission detailing exact point locations, approximate walrus numbers, and the area searched. Proposers must submit a signed SF 18 form with firm information and pricing in Blocks 13 to 16, a detailed technical submission including a work plan and resumes demonstrating qualifications, a list of at least two recent and relevant contracts with project descriptions and professional references, a firm fixed-price quote per survey, and their SAM Unique Entity Identifier. All submissions must be sent electronically to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 3:00 PM PST on June 1, 2026, with no hardcopies accepted. Proposals will be evaluated using a tradeoff method where technical capability, experience, and past performance are significantly more important than price, with technical factors assessed based on equipment and personnel availability, ability to meet the timeline, and contingency planning. Experience with federal agencies will receive preference. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to whistleblower rights, executive compensation reporting, SAM maintenance, and small business representations, all aligned with RFO FAR Part 12 and Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated March 13, 2026. Payments must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and contractors must comply with all SAM, ethics, and

General Info

Small business logistic support for walrus surveys in Alaska, $16.5M, June 2026, electronic bids.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton GrantsView Agency

Contract Value

$118,000

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

CLEARWATER AIRCO, LLCView Profile

Award Issued Date

06/05/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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RFQ 140G0326Q0102 Logistic Support Services for Walrus Surveys

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Solicitation for Pacific Walrus Reconnaissance Surveys 2026

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Solicitation for Pacific Walrus Reconnaissance Surveys 2026

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140G0326Q0102 for Logistic Support Service

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1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 22

Solicitation

Amendment 1May 27

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineJun 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/01/2026, 10:00:00 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 / Agency

Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton Grants

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Office AddressSACRAMENTO, CA, 95819, USA

Contacts

Deng Yangzhi

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Request for Quote: Logistic Support Service for Walrus Surveys in the Bering and Chukchi Seas

The purpose of this amendment is to dissolve small business set-aside. Please submit all questions by 05/29/2026 0900PST. The RFQ due date is extended until 06/01/2026 1500PST. No additional questions may be accepted.

Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency.

The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0326Q0102.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through RFO FAR Part 12, Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 dated 03/13/2026.

NAICS: 481219: Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation, $16.5 Million.

Place of Performance: Nome, AK; Kotzebue, AK; or Utqiagvik, AK.

Period of Performance are estimates only and are subject to change: June 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026.

Any award resulting from this RFQ will be based on a tradeoff method.

Please provide the following information:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16
2. Technical submission. Include information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work. Examples are work plan, resumes, etc
3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description and two or more professional references with contacts
4. Firm, fixed price quote
5. System for Award Management UEI

Attached Pages:
Statement of Work, 2 pages
Clauses and Provisions, 3 pages

Questions are due in writing to yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 05/26/2026, 1500 PST.

Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhi_deng@ios.doi.gov by 05/28/2026, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.